Walking intervention can lower BP in sedentary older adults
Oct 10, 2023
Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure may improve among older adults taking an additional 3,000 steps/day.
Meta-analysis shows decrease in dementia risk with hypertension treatment
Nov 02, 2022
Lowering blood pressure with antihypertensive treatment may reduce the risk for incident dementia in older adults with a history of hypertension.
Genetic evidence supports causal effect for diastolic BP on benign prostatic hyperplasia
Aug 03, 2023
The risk effect of diastolic blood pressure on benign prostatic hyperplasia persists after conditioning with waist circumference.
Tech can help measure paces for seniors with heart issues, but doesn’t supply the final step: long-term...
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 28, 2023
New studies indicate devices can help residents stay fit and avoid heart emergencies, but motivation may need to come from caregivers.
High coffee intake linked to CVD mortality in severe hypertension
Dec 21, 2022
“These findings may support the assertion that people with severe high blood pressure should avoid drinking excessive coffee,” a coauthor said in a statement.
Nighttime hot spring bathing may decrease prevalence of HTN in older adults
Jan 05, 2023
An inverse relationship was seen between habitual nighttime hot spring bathing and a history of hypertension.
Nitrate-enriched beetroot juice produces reduction in systolic BP in COPD
Dec 20, 2023
Active treatment lowered SBP, improved 6-minute walk test and improved measures of endothelial function.
Healthtech Institute creates 14-member collaborative, announces new study on tech and hypertension
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 01, 2024
The Peterson Health Tech Institute jointly announced a new digital health collaborative and plans for two new case studies.
Strength of risk factors for stroke vary by age
Jan 20, 2023
The association of hypertension, heart disease and diabetes with stroke appears to be substantially reduced at older ages.
Prehospital reduction in BP does not improve stroke outcomes
May 20, 2024
The findings were seen in patients with suspected acute stroke with elevated systolic blood pressure.