• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 23rd, 2015
Too Much Salt Reprograms the Brain, Leads to Hypertension

Too Much Salt Reprograms the Brain, Leads to Hypertension

New study explains why it is that people who eat too much salt for their own good struggle with high blood pressure

High Blood Pressure Linked to an Increased Risk for Glaucoma

High Blood Pressure Linked to an Increased Risk for Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, people get it when pressure builds up inside their eyes

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 9th, 2014
New Implantable Device Reduces Blood Pressure

New Implantable Device Reduces Blood Pressure

The device is the brainchild of a team of researchers in Germany

Air Pollution Ups High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnant Women, Study Finds

Air Pollution Ups High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnant Women, Study Finds

This in turn makes pregnant women more likely to develop deadly complications

High Blood Pressure in Old Age May Lead to Alzheimer's

High Blood Pressure in Old Age May Lead to Alzheimer's

The research could lead to the creation of new, early-detection tests

Exercising for About 4 Hours per Week Cuts High Blood Pressure Risk by 20%

Exercising for About 4 Hours per Week Cuts High Blood Pressure Risk by 20%

Even ten minutes here or there count, specialists say

Vitamin B Supplements Reduce Stroke Risk, Evidence Suggests

Vitamin B Supplements Reduce Stroke Risk, Evidence Suggests

Researchers say vitamin B lowers the risk of stroke by about 7%

Walking to Work Lowers Diabetes, High Blood Pressure Risk

Walking to Work Lowers Diabetes, High Blood Pressure Risk

People who avoid using a car are in better health, researchers find

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 19th, 2013
Breaking a Sweat Several Times a Week Can Lower Stroke Risk by 20%

Breaking a Sweat Several Times a Week Can Lower Stroke Risk by 20%

Regular, vigorous exercise improves the health of blood vessels, specialists claim

One Daily Cup of Beetroot Juice Can Lower Blood Pressure

One Daily Cup of Beetroot Juice Can Lower Blood Pressure

Specialists suspect this is because beetroot contains high concentrations of nitrate

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 15th, 2013
Long Commutes Impact on One's Health, Study Says

Long Commutes Impact on One's Health, Study Says

High blood pressure, stress and heart disease can all be linked to long commutes

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 11th, 2013
When It Comes to Biological Age, 30 Is the New 45

When It Comes to Biological Age, 30 Is the New 45

Study finds today's adults are in significantly worse shape than their parents

Obesity May Lead to Cognitive Decline, Study Shows

Obesity May Lead to Cognitive Decline, Study Shows

Abnormalities in blood chemistry may have a similar effect

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 27th, 2011
Beta-Blockers Slow Down Skin Cancer Progression

Beta-Blockers Slow Down Skin Cancer Progression

The medication is generally used to treat high blood pressure

  • Health
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • November 11th, 2010
Chocolate Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease

Chocolate Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 25th, 2009
High Blood Pressure Causes Mental Impairment in Middle Age

High Blood Pressure Causes Mental Impairment in Middle Age

The conclusion belongs to a newly published paper