New Bluetooth-Enabled Blood Pressure Monitor Also Detects Atrial Fibrillation This portable blood pressure monitor connects to a portable device via Bluetooth. Also, it can detect irregular heart rhythms, also known as atrial fibrillation. The importance of this is that atrial fibrillation is a predictor and cause for stroke, cardiovascular morbidity,…
New Research In Hypertension Treatment Looks Promising There is interesting research on hypertension treatments. Most of them are still on trial but promise a great future. Among them is the control of the carotid bodies, two receptors that act as the blood gateway to the brain, via receptor blockers or…
Wearable Device Helps Monitor Blood Pressure And Also Connects To Smartphone A new wearable bracelet will monitor the blood pressure and also communicated with a smartphone via Bluetooth. It has monitoring lights which will inform that blood pressure is normal, up to an alarm to warn if there is a…
Aged Cheese Related With An Extended Lifespan A study has shown that aged cheeses can extend the lifespan. This is because a component called spermicide. It induces a process called autophagy, in which the heart cells identify which parts of them are not working properly and shuts them down. Additional…
Cholesterol Drugs Reduce Heart Attack Risk Statins, which are drugs for treating high cholesterol levels, have proved effective at reducing the risk of death, heart attack and stroke with people with various risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes or smoking. Statins are also not related to side effects present in…
Diet Based On Whole-Grain Foods Proved To Reduce Blood Pressure A diet based on whole-grain foods can be beneficial for high blood pressure. A research proved that this diet resulted in a blood pressure drop of 8% in diastolic pressure and 10% improvement in pulse pressure, which is the difference…
These Foods Will Help Controlling High Blood Pressure There are foods that will help prevent and reduce hypertension. One of them is lemon, which softens the blood vessels and makes them flexible, reducing blood pressure, and also reduces triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Another is watermelon seeds, which has a compound…
Hypertension Is Not Usually Diagnosed Or Treated In Children A study suggests that most pediatricians do not diagnose hypertension in children. They were more likely to diagnose high blood pressure in children who were overweight or obese, or tall. However, there is now a tendency to watch for chronic conditions…
This Is The Reason Why Blood Pressure Increases In Elder People There is a reason why blood pressure increases as we age. Our blood vessels lose elasticity, due to the changes in the connective tissue of the blood vessel wall. The capillary walls also thicken, reducing the exchange of nutrients….
Cherry Juice Helps With Hypertension, Among Other Health Benefits A study has shown that cherry juice can help lower blood pressure. Cherry juice has many health benefits: it has antioxidant properties that help improve circulation and promote nerve function, improves post-workout recovery, fights inflammation regulates metabolism and improves sleep, among…