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Older adults should avoid this snack to stave off high blood pressure

High blood pressure can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes

The Independent UK

More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension.

The Conversation

Apple says its new watch can tell if you have high blood pressure. Here’s the truth

About 1.3 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure, but almost half are unaware

The Independent UK

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Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?

Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer may have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

The Conversation

These foods can help slash your risk of stroke

Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year due to high blood pressure and other risk factors

The Independent UK

I reviewed the Apple Watch Series 11 for a week and this is the feature that blew me away

The Apple Watch Series 11 finally cracks the 18-hour battery life mark. It also introduces a first-of-its-kind high blood pressure alert feature (hypertension) and daily sleep scores. The protective glass is twice as tough as before, and paired with watchOS 26, it's a well-rounded upgrade.

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The Apple Watch’s new hypertension upgrade lands in watchOS 26 today – here’s why it’s a big deal and which models are compatible

watchOS 26 can now detect hypertension and chronic high blood pressure from your wrist.

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The Apple Watch can now detect high blood pressure

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The Independent UK

I just tried the Apple Watch Series 11 — and what impressed me most might surprise you

The new Apple Watch 11 has better battery life, new lifesaving tools, new sleep features, a tougher screen, and more.

Tom’s Guide

Apple pledges to reduce burden of ‘silent killer’ with new watch

The tech giant hopes to find a million people with undiagnosed high blood pressure over the next 12 months.

Evening Standard

Apple pledges to catch one million cases of ‘silent killer’ with new watch technology

Apple confirmed it is filing for regulatory approval of the technology

The Independent UK

Experts uncover hidden impact of high blood pressure on your life

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The Independent UK

High blood pressure in childhood is linked to life-threatening conditions in later life, researchers warn

Seven-year-olds who have higher blood pressure are more likely to die from the condition by their mid-50s, researchers said

The Independent UK

These five fruits can help to lower your blood pressure

Hundreds of thousands of deaths are linked to high blood pressure each year in the U.S. – but most Americans don’t have the condition under control

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Have high blood pressure? Here’s how to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke

The researchers said their analysis is the most comprehensive yet to explore how intensive blood pressure control affects people’s health.

The Independent UK

These foods can help maintain a healthy blood pressure

Nearly half of American adults live with high blood pressure

The Independent UK

The new daily pill that lowers high blood pressure by ‘spectacular’ amounts

Baxdrostat, developed by AstraZeneca, could help 10 million people worldwide

The Guardian - UK

New drug hailed as ‘gamechanger’ in tackling stubbornly high blood pressure

Trials of baxdrostat have produced ‘exciting’ results for people whose hypertension has proved difficult to control

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The Independent UK

New daily pill offers hope for millions with hard to control high blood pressure

A phase III trial of Baxdrostat showed it significantly lowered blood pressure in patients whose levels remained high despite being on other drugs.

Woman & Home

The best exercise to lower blood pressure has been revealed - and no, it's not running

High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for serious health problems as we age, but it’s also one of the most preventable with regular exercise

The Conversation

Do you take your own blood pressure at home? Here’s how to choose the device that fits your arm best

About one in three Australian adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure.

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8 Foods That Secretly Raise Your Blood Pressure Overnight

You went to bed feeling fine, but you woke up with a headache and a feeling of puffiness you just can’t shake. While many factors contribute to high blood pressure, what you eat for dinner or as a late-night snack can have a surprisingly immediate impact. Many seemingly harmless meals…

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Why Men Over 30 Should Reconsider Their Mattress Choice

By the time men reach their 30s, the body begins to show subtle changes that affect sleep quality. A mattress that once felt fine in younger years may no longer provide the same comfort or support. Poor sleep leads to fatigue, stress, and long-term health issues such as high blood…

The Independent UK

Cut back on these two things to meet blood pressure guidelines

High blood pressure can lead to a life-threatening heart attack or stroke

The Independent UK

Why walking further and faster could cut your risk of heart attack and stroke

It’s estimated that just over a quarter adults in the UK, around 14.4 million people, have high blood pressure increasing their risk of heart problems and stroke

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