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Dementia linked to high blood pressure in breakthrough new study

Previous studies have shown that high blood pressure can damage the brain, but in a first, researchers have now discovered exactly where.

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Brain discovery ‘aids understanding’ of high blood pressure link to dementia

It is the first time that experts have pinpointed the exact regions of the brain affected.

The Independent UK

Dementia breakthrough as scientists find blood pressure clue

Researchers used MRI scans of the brain to investigate the effect of high blood pressure on the brain

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How to lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease

Making simple lifestyle changes – and regular blood pressure tests – can help reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.

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Lower blood pressure by slashing these foods from your diet, says health body

Too much salt can cause hypertension - as well as raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. The Heart Research Institute UK (HRI) have advised Brits to cut down on certain foods.

Daily Mirror

A simple blood pressure test can help pick up first signs of cardiovascular disease

Paulomi Debnath was a fit and healthy 43-year-old who didn’t smoke or eat junk food, but last year when she began to feel tired she went to talk to her GP. By chance, she took a blood pressure test that revealed she was living with hypertension.

The Independent UK

Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease

It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also can affect the heart in entirely independent ways.

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What is Normal Blood Pressure? Less Than Half of Americans Know the Answer

Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up have high blood pressure.

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More than 122 million Americans have high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. Here's how to get your numbers under control

Ask about your blood pressure at every doctor’s visit.

Fortune

Many Americans wrongly assume they understand what normal blood pressure is – and that false confidence can be deadly

Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up – or more than 122 million people – have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. And even if your numbers are normal right now, they are likely to increase…

The Conversation

Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet?

Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding.

Tribune News Service

Irregular sleep patterns may lead to higher risk of hardened arteries in older adults, new study says

Prior research has linked poor sleep habits — including getting too little, too much or fragmented sleep — with heart disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease conditions.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘AI finds twisting of eye vessels could cause high blood pressure’

The method could be used as part of routine eye checks to help identify people at high risk of developing the condition.

The Independent UK

Britain's biggest health concerns unveiled as NHS lists top 10 most searched diseases

The health service has published data on its most frequently-visited web pages for medical conditions, giving us a picture of what the public searches for most often

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Top health concerns of the nation revealed

NHS Digital has detailed the main reasons people sought medical advice from its website.

The Times of India

Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in 1960s, succumbs to massive stroke

Well known actress Lisa Loring who played Wednesday Addams in the original 1960s TV adaptation of The Addams Family, has died. She died of complications from a stroke caused by high blood pressure, her daughter Vanessa Foumberg told The Hollywood Reporter. "She went peacefully with both her daughters holding her…

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Apple cider vinegar: is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains

Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It’s thought to help with a wide range of health issues, including high cholesterol, blood sugar levels, obesity and high blood pressure. It’s also said to help with…

The Conversation

Vaccination to prevent dementia? New research suggests one way viral infections can accelerate neurodegeneration

One in nine Americans ages 65 and over had Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, and countless others were indirectly affected as caregivers, health care providers and taxpayers. There is currently no cure – available treatments primarily focus on prevention by encouraging protective factors, such as exercise and healthy diet, and reducing…

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The Independent UK

New 10-minute scan ‘can detect and cure most common cause of high blood pressure’

Findings solve a 60-year-old problem, researchers say

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’10-minute scan can detect and cure most common cause of high blood pressure’

Researchers say their findings solve a 60-year problem of how to detect the hormone producing growth without a difficult procedure.

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Study: Drinking Coffee Daily Linked To Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

Two or more cups of coffee per day may double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in people with severe high blood pressure, but not in those with high blood pressure. Read on for details:

Tribune News Service

Ask the Pediatrician: What causes high blood pressure in children?

We generally think of high blood pressure (hypertension) as a problem that only affects adults. But the reality is that it can occur at any age.

Inverse

Anxiety comes with sexual health side effects in men — but Viagra may not help

There are a number of reasons why erection problems may happen, including certain health problems (such as hormonal imbalances or high blood pressure).

The Independent UK

Tori Spelling admitted to hospital after ‘hard time breathing’ and ‘crazy dizziness’

The ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star has been experiencing health issues, including high blood pressure

Wales Online

Just two coffees a day can double risk of heart death

People with high blood pressure need to watch out, says study

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