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You are at an increased risk of high blood pressure or hypertension if you are overweight, have a relative with high blood pressure, smoke, eat too much salt, do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, do not exercise, drink too much coffee and alcohol, or are over the age of 65. High blood pressure can be prevented by making changes to your lifestyle, eating healthily, exercising and avoiding excessive salt intake, smoking and too much alcohol.
High blood pressure breakthrough: Over 500 genes uncovered
The world's largest genetic study of hypertension finds that the number of genetic loci involved is three times larger than previously thought.
Inhaled blood pressure drug could prevent panic attacks
New research suggests that a drug commonly used for hypertension could be used as a quick-acting nasal spray to prevent anxiety attacks.
Can a 16-week lifestyle intervention impact blood pressure?
A recent study demonstrates that simply changing diet and increasing exercise can significantly reduce blood pressure in just 16 weeks.
Cardiovascular disease: Study finds best drugs for prevention
A large cohort study finds out which treatments work best to prevent cardiovascular events in individuals with hypertension and other risk factors.
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New 'triple pill' could eliminate high blood pressure
Hypertension is very common, and it's a major cardiovascular risk factor. An innovative 'three in one' pill may help treat it more easily and effectively.
E-counseling can lower blood pressure, heart disease risk
New research shows that virtual counseling, when added to medical therapy, lowers high blood pressure and heart disease risk in people with hypertension.
Is it true that 'healthy obesity' boosts death risk?
New research questions whether metabolically healthy obesity — obesity without diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol — actually increases mortality.
Can high blood pressure lead to headaches?
High blood pressure may increase dementia risk
Fifteen good foods for high blood pressure
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16:8 fasting diet actually works, study finds
Metabolic risk tied to both too much and too little sleep
Even slightly elevated blood pressure increases dementia risk
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'Millions' prescribed wrong dose of common drugs
'Healthy obesity' not so healthy for the heart
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High blood pressure? Drinking kefir could lower it
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How do you check your own blood pressure?
A noisy workplace might affect your heart
Could grilling your meat raise blood pressure?
Low-calorie sweeteners may promote metabolic syndrome
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Common blood pressure drug raises skin cancer risk
High blood pressure: Could diet replace medication?
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