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FILTER RESULTS ►How The Endothelium Maintains Its Highly Efficient Barrier Function
The endothelium, the cellular layer lining the body's blood vessels, is extremely resilient. Measuring just a few hundred nanometers in thickness, this super-tenuous structure routinely withstands blood flow, hydrostatic pressure, stretch...Show More Summary
Becoming an American Bad for Your Health
A growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in this country, the worse their rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. And while their American-born children may have more money, they tend to live shorter lives than the parents. Show More Summary
The Health Toll of Immigration
A growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in the United States, the worse their rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
What Affects Blood Pressure? Cell Phones, Salt And Yoga
Presented at the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension Considered the "silent killer," high blood pressure affects approximately one billion people worldwide, including one in three adults in the United States. Show More Summary
Should You Cut Down on Salt?
We've all been told many times to cut down on salt intake in order to lower our risk of cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. But a new report from the Institute of Medicine suggests that cutting down on salt might not be the best course. Show More Summary
Mobile Phone Calls Can Cause Blood Pressure Spikes
Got high blood pressure? Try hanging up your cell phone.
The salt of the earth
Increased sodium consumption raises blood pressure, and high blood pressure is strongly correlated with (and perhaps causes) heart disease. Thus, a low salt diet reduces the risk of heart disease. Sounds reasonable. But apparently wrong. A committee set up by the National Institute of Medicine (part of the CDC), just released their review of the […]
Insomnia may triple risk of heart failure
There is an abundant—and ever-growing—body of evidence that indicates sleep plays an important role in cardiovascular health. Poor sleep is associated with a range of heart problems, including high blood pressure and increased risk of heart attack. Now, new research...
New research shows what raises and lowers blood pressure: Cell phones, salt and saying om
San Francisco, Calif. May 15, 2013 – Considered the "silent killer," high blood pressure affects approximately one billion people worldwide, including one in three adults in the United States. From May 15 – 18, 2013, members of the medical...Show More Summary
Work Conditions Can Predict Development Of Diabetes In Otherwise Healthy Employees
Cases of type 2 diabetes continue to rise in the US. And while the development of the disease is more commonly associated with risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity, research has shown that stress can also have a significant impact. Show More Summary
Billions In Renal Denervation: Medtronic, St Jude
By Peter Geschek: Renal denervation therapy is a new, minimally invasive procedure that will help people with hopelessly high blood pressure that just refuses to budge to medication. The procedure is promising to become a major income source for device makers. Show More Summary
Medtronic, Inc. (MDT): The Future Of High Blood Pressure?
Cardiology device makers haven’t had much good to report to investors lately. The entire medical device market has struggled with pricing pressures and other hurdles, but the headaches of heart devices — from mature markets to Europe’s financial crush — have ramped up the pressure on industry firms such as Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT). This industry’s far [...]
Positive social support at work shown to reduce risk of diabetes
Cases of type 2 diabetes continue to rise in the US. And while the development of the disease is more commonly associated with risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity, research has shown that stress can also have a significant impact. read more
Well: Mind: High Blood Pressure and Self Esteem in Teenagers
A new study suggests that hypertensive teenagers have higher academic achievement and fewer emotional and behavioral problems than peers with normal blood pressure.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Provides Generous Support to Measure Up/Pressure Down
The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) announced today that the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) donated $20,000 to support Measure Up/Pressure Down, a national campaign to improve high blood pressure prevention, detection, and control, spearheaded by the American Medical Group Foundation (AMGF), AMGA's nonprofit education and research arm.
The Cause of High Blood Pressure Revealed By Computer Modelling
Computer simulations show that high blood pressure can be entirely explained by arterial stiffening as we age, say researchers
Surprising Findings On Hypertension In Adolescents
Teenagers with high blood pressure appear to have better psychological adjustment and enjoy higher quality of life than those with normal blood pressure, suggests a study in the May issue of Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. Show More Summary
330 million Chinese adults suffer from high blood pressure
Professor Liu Lisheng, president of the World Hypertension League (lamest superheroes ever), addressed one of China's biggest health concerns on Sunday: one third of Chinese adults present with hypertension and over 330 million Chinese have high blood pressure, Xinhua reports. [ more › ]
Kidney Disease In Canada: 12.5% Of Adults Afflicted, Yet Many Unaware
An estimated 12.5% of Canadians in Canada have evidence of chronic kidney disease, including people without risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Show More Summary
Grapes Activate Genes Responsible For Antioxidant Defense In The Heart
A study appearing in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry¹ demonstrates that grapes are able to reduce heart failure associated with chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) by increasing the activity of several genes responsible for antioxidant defense in the heart tissue. Show More Summary
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