For Kidney Disease Patients, Goals For Blood Pressure May Be Unrealistic
An upward revision of the blood pressure numbers used to identify risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) might actually help doctors provide better care for their patients, said the authors of a study in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The researchers found that systolic blood pressure - the "upper number" in a blood pressure reading - was the key variable... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST
Hypertensive Drug Compliance Improves With Positive Affirmation In African-Americans
African-American patients with high blood pressure follow their medication regimen more effectively with a combination of positive affirmations and patient education, concludes a study published Online First in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In comparison to white people, African-Americans are disproportionately affected by hypertension... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 PST
Swimming Lowered Blood Pressure In Sedentary Over 50s
Older adults who don't do much exercise, and whose blood pressure is getting to the point where they may need treatment, should perhaps consider swimming as a way to help bring it back down, at least that is what a small US study of sedentary over-50-year-olds might suggest. The study was published early online in The American Journal of Cardiology earlier this month... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 PST
Encouraging Patients To Take Moments To Enjoy Life Helps Them Make Better Health Decisions
The experience of daily positive affect -- a mild, happy feeling -- and self-affirmation helps some patients with chronic diseases, including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and asthma, make better decisions about their health... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PST
Confidence, Positive Feelings Support Better Medication Adherence In Hypertensive African-Americans
When it comes to taking prescribed medications for hypertension, a patient's self confidence could be as important as doctor's orders. A new study by researchers at NYU School of Medicine reveals that positive affirmation, when coupled with patient education, seems to help patients more effectively follow their prescribed medication regimen... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST
How Salt, Potassium Levels Are Moderated Revealed By Study Of Rare Kidney Disease
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a principal risk factor for heart disease and affects 1 billion people. At least half of them are estimated to be salt-sensitive; their blood pressure rises with sodium intake. New research shows important aspects of how sodium and potassium are regulated in the kidney... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PST
Potatoes lower blood pressure in people with obesity and hypertension without increasing weight
The first study to check the effects of eating potatoes on blood pressure in humans has concluded that two small helpings of purple potatoes a day decreases blood pressure by about four percent without causing weight gain. The researchers say that decrease, although seemingly small, is sufficient to potentially reduce the risk of several forms of heart disease. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:07:07 EST
Tobacco smoking and high blood pressure are biggest killers of Japanese adults, study finds
The life expectancy of a person born in Japan is among the highest in the world (82.9 years) yet tobacco smoking and high blood pressure are still the major risk factors for death among adults in Japan, emphasizing the need to reduce tobacco smoking and to improve ongoing programs designed to help people manage multiple cardiovascular risk factors, including high blood pressure, according to a new study. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:41:41 EST
Best Natural Blood Pressure Reducers, Lower Hypertension
The use of natural blood pressure reducers has been proven to be very effective. High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition that cannot be eliminated by the use of conventional medication. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:46:07 GMT
Symptoms of Osteoporosis
Generally when people get older they begin noticing some of the symptoms of osteoporosis and there are many reasons for it. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:41:14 GMT
Lack of Exercise
In modern times, lack of exercise has become a widespread problem. We typically don't move much besides our eyes and fingers when we use TVs, video game systems, computers and cell phones. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:48:15 GMT
Weak Heart Symptoms, Heart Muscle
One of the most prevalent cardiac problems is associated with a weak heart. A debilitated heart means that the pumping mechanism is impaired because of some underlying problem. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:26:20 GMT
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