Tag: hypertension
Unmanaged Hypertension: The Classic ‘Silent Killer’ Continues to Threaten
In both the United States and across the globe, cardiovascular disease stands as the primary preventable cause of…
Charting the Heart to Avert Damage from Heart Attacks
Researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Australia have developed an unprecedented integrated map of heart…
Research Reveals Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitor Improves and Simplifies Hypertension Control
A researcher from Brigham and Women’s Hospital's recent study evaluated an innovative cuffless device that measures blood pressure…
Can Your Choice of Workstation Impact Your Health and Productivity?
While it might seem hyperbolic to claim that "sitting is the new smoking," extensive research supports that sedentary…
Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Depression at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Women diagnosed with perinatal depression are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease within the next two…
Physicians May Soon Utilize Facial Temperature to Diagnose Metabolic Diseases Early
Researchers have identified that variations in facial temperature could indicate high blood pressure, with cooler noses and warmer…
Cardiac Health May Be the Leading Risk Factor for Future Dementia Incidence
A new study led by researchers from UCL suggests that dementia risk factors linked to cardiovascular health may…
Potential Benefits of Novel Weight Loss Medication on Blood Pressure in Adults with Obesity
A study highlighted in the journal Hypertension indicates promising benefits of tirzepatide, a novel weight loss medication, in…
Airplane Noise: A Potential Contributor to Chronic Disease Risk
A recent study has uncovered a correlation between increased exposure to aircraft noise and higher body mass index…
Exercise’s Role in Preserving Cognitive Function in Hypertensive Patients at Risk
People with high blood pressure face an increased risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia. However, a recent study…
Projected Population Shifts and Risk Factors Expected to Triple U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Costs by 2050
Driven by an increasingly diverse and ageing population, coupled with a significant rise in risk factors such as…
Chronic hypertension prevalence doubled during pregnancy in the U.S. from 2007 to 2021
The incidence of chronic hypertension in pregnancy in the United States doubled between 2007 and 2021, yet only…