Blood Pressure

14 articles.

Cocoa Compounds Boost Blood Flow to Muscles

Posted on 2010-03-18 06:00:00 in Blood Pressure | Cardio-Vascular | Functional Foods |

Australian researchers find that a beverage rich in cocoa flavanols increases blood flow to muscles, and may thereby alleviate exercise-related strains on the heart.

Blood Pressure Dietary Program May Boost Brain Function

Posted on 2010-03-17 06:00:00 in Blood Pressure | Brain and Mental Performance | Weight and Obesity |

The DASH Diet, resultant from the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension study, improves mental activity in overweight adults with high blood pressure.

Implications of High Blood Pressure Underestimated

Posted on 2010-03-05 06:00:00 in Blood Pressure | Healthcare and Public Policy |

Increased efforts to address hypertension in the United States are critical to offset cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the nation.

High Blood Pressure A Predictor of Dementia in Certain Older Adults

Posted on 2010-02-17 06:00:00 in Alzheimer's Disease | Blood Pressure |

High blood pressure may predict the progression to dementia in older adults with impaired executive functions.

Predictions of Risk of Future Chronic Disease Involve Multiple Factors

Posted on 2010-02-11 06:00:00 in Blood Pressure | Diabetes | Metabolic Dysfunction | Weight and Obesity |

One’s risk of future chronic disease may be impacted by factors beyond body mass index (BMI).

Certain Types of Blood Pressure Medicines May Slash Alzheimer’s Risk

Posted on 2010-01-25 06:00:00 in Alzheimer's Disease | Blood Pressure |

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), a type of blood pressure medication, may cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease.

Hypertension and Dementia Linked in Older Women

Posted on 2010-01-21 06:00:00 in Blood Pressure | Brain and Mental Performance |

University of Pittsburgh (US) researchers find that older women with hypertension are at increased risk for developing brain lesions that cause dementia later in life.

Odds of Dementia Rise with Increase in Cardiovascular Risks

Posted on 2009-11-30 06:00:00 in Blood Pressure | Brain and Mental Performance | Diabetes |

Having high blood pressure or diabetes in middle age increases the chances of developing memory and cognitive problems later in life.

Common Sweetener Raises Blood Pressure

Posted on 2009-11-05 06:00:00 in Blood Pressure | Diet |

Added as a sweetener to many processed foods and beverages, fructose (also known as high fructose corn syrup), may increase blood pressure.

Low Vitamin D Levels Raise Risk of Death

Posted on 2009-09-30 06:00:00 in Blood Pressure | Cardio-Vascular | Inflammation | Vitamins |

Study of senior women shows that low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of dying from all causes by 150%