High blood pressure, the most important cause of disease worldwide, accelerates atherosclerosis but the mechanism…
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Despite recent setbacks, Americans’ blood pressure has dropped dramatically since 1960
Blood pressure among adults decreased significantly during a 45-year period, according to new research that…
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Shorter rest periods yield same results when measuring blood pressure
The rest time needed before an accurate blood pressure measurement may be shorter than previously…
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Transient increase in blood pressure promotes some blood vessel growth
Blood vessels are the body’s transportation system, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and whisking…
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Researchers urge clinical trial of blood pressure drug to prevent complication of COVID-19
Researchers in the Ludwig Center at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center report they have…
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High blood pressure in young athletes
Of young athletes, it is assumed that you are in very good physical condition. Studies…
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Ibuprofen does not increase postpartum blood pressure
(HealthDay)—Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, do not increase blood pressure among postpartum women…
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Beyond signaling risk, blood pressure and obesity causally related to lifespan
Researchers are exploring the cause and effect relationships between common health indicators and lifespan, by…
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Children are more likely to have higher blood pressure by age six if their mother used snus during pregnancy
Five to six year old children had higher systolic blood pressure if their mothers used…
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How Not to Choke Under Pressure
Blowing the job-interview answer you had down cold. Missing that eight-inch putt to lose the…
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