Links between potassium intake, BP and CVD events differ by sex
Jul 26, 2022
For women, an inverse slope between potassium intake and systolic blood pressure was steeper for those within the highest versus lowest tertile of sodium intake.
Seasonal difference observed in systolic blood pressure
Sep 13, 2023
A seasonal variation of 1.4 mm Hg was tied to an almost 5% variation in blood pressure control.
Beneficial effects of salt substitutes on BP are consistent
Aug 10, 2022
Consistent reductions were seen in blood pressure across geographical regions and population subgroups based on age, sex and body mass index.
Increase in blood pressure at night ups risk for death in diabetes patients
Sep 30, 2021
Relative to those with a dip in nighttime systolic blood pressure, nondippers and reverse dippers have higher a prevalence of cardiac autonomic neuropathy.
Nonphysician-implemented multifaceted intervention beneficial in HTN
Jun 20, 2024
Significant reductions were seen in total cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality for those aged 60 years and older; significant reductions also were seen for those younger than 60 years.
AI-based health coaching aids blood pressure management
Jun 12, 2024
Improvements in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure were seen at 12 weeks and were even greater at 24 weeks.
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.
Salt substitute can reduce incidence of hypertension among seniors
Feb 12, 2024
No increase was seen in the incidence of hypotension episodes with replacement of salt by a potassium-enriched substitute.
Sedentary behavior reduction intervention cuts sitting time, BP in seniors
Mar 29, 2024
The intervention reduced sitting time at three and six months and yielded a reduction in systolic blood pressure at six months.
AHA: Fresh produce prescription improves glycemic control
Nov 14, 2023
The findings were seen among low-income individuals with diabetes and poor glycemic control.