High blood pressure linked to high dementia risk
Researchers have discovered a link between better control of high blood pressure than current standards and lower risks of dementia and cognitive impairment.
Specifically, the...
Intensive blood pressure control may slow brain damage caused by aging
In a new study, researchers found that intensively controlling blood pressure was more effective at slowing brain lesions than the standard treatment of high...
Unhealthy blood pressure in middle and late life could increase dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that abnormal blood pressure in midlife persisting into late life increases the risk of developing dementia.
The research was...
Over half of patients skip or stop using high blood pressure drugs
In a new study, researchers found that more than half of people under 65 who have high blood pressure skip or stop taking their...
Stare at your phone, see your blood pressure? It could happen
Smile! Your phone's camera might someday be able to check your blood pressure.
A new study shows accurate readings can be captured from short videos...
Rising blood pressure puts women at greater stroke risk than men
As the severity of high blood pressure rises, the risk of stroke rises almost twice as quickly in women compared with men, according to...
Vitamin D is not linked to low blood pressure in older people
In a new study, researchers found vitamin D is not linked to low blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension) in older adults.
The research was...
You may monitor your blood pressure by taking a selfie one day
In a new study, researchers found that blood pressure monitoring might one day become as easy as taking a video selfie.
The research was conducted...
Pulse waves may detect problems missed by blood pressure readings
"Radial pulse waves" might sound other-worldly, but they're a relatively easy way to measure heartbeats through the artery at the base of the wrist.
And...
1 in 10 senior people binge drink, says study
In a new study, researchers found that more than a tenth of adults age 65 and older currently binge drink.
This puts them at risk...