Hypertension — Jennings A, et al. | February 15, 2019 In this year-long, European, multicenter, randomized controlled trial, researchers evaluated the impact of a Mediterranean-style diet (specifically designed according to dietary recommendations for individuals aged ≥ 65 years) on blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness among older adults. They measured blood pressure in 1,294 healthy […]
Published Tuesday 29 January 2019 By Tim Newman A new study demonstrates a link between zinc deficiency and high blood pressure. The findings could help scientists design new ways of intervening in at-risk patient populations. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a huge and growing health concern in the United States. According to the American […]
Want to know about an exercise that can lower blood pressure significantly? We’re talking as much as 10-20 mmHg. No, it’s not an endurance exercise. No, it’s not strength exercise. It’s actually an exercise you can do anytime and anywhere. It’s called isometrics. What are Isometric Exercises? Isometric exercises, the kind where you contract large […]
October 31, 2018 By Dr. William Davis The average American’s lifetime risk for developing high blood pressure is 90%, even using the lax definition of hypertension in clinical studies (that typically don’t label a BP high unless it is 140/90 mmHg or higher, even though we know that, for example, risk for stroke and cardiovascular […]
Megan Brooks September 21, 2018 CHICAGO — For many men and women with high blood pressure, lifestyle interventions can reduce the need for antihypertensive medications, a secondary analysis of the ENCORE study suggests. “A motivated hypertensive patient who embraces lifestyle modification strategies may not require treatment with medications,” Alan Hinderliter, MD, University of North Carolina, […]
March 26, 2018 High frequency of open-flame/high-temp cooking, preference for higher meat doneness tied to HTN WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Open-flame and/or high-temperature cooking are associated with increased risk of hypertension, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health 2018 Scientific Sessions, held from […]
December 27, 2017 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Data from the UK Biobank study were used to create a genetic risk score for high blood pressure (BP) in adults aged 40 to 69 years without established cardiovascular diseases (CVD) to study the interaction between lifestyle factors and genetic profile and the effect on CVD risk. There was a […]
November 29, 2017 JACC: Journal of the American College of Cardiology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors evaluated the DASH diet and various levels of sodium intake on blood pressure (BP). They randomized 412 adults with pre- or stage 1 hypertension (not using antihypertensive medication) to either the DASH diet or a control diet; all patients were […]
To cite this article: Galindez-Ibarbengoetxea Xabier, Setuain Igor, Andersen Lars L., Ramírez-Velez Robinson, González-Izal Miriam, Jauregi Andoni, and Izquierdo Mikel. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. September 2017, 23(9): 667-675. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0002 Published in Volume: 23 Issue 9: September 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: July 21, 2017 ABSTRACT Background: Cervical high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) manipulation […]
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition EL Evans C, et al. This study was performed to find out the relationship between dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) with systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in healthy individuals. This review of healthy individuals demonstrated that a lower glycemic diet may lead to […]
Journal of Hypertension, 03/07/2017 Shi L, et al. – This exploration was designed to assess the impact of meditation interventions (transcendental meditation and non–transcendental meditation interventions) on blood pressure (BP). Findings of this meta–analytical study suggested the potential of non–transcendental meditation for providing promising reductions in both SBP and DBP when employed as an alternative […]
Here is an interesting article by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. A growing body of medical literature has discovered the damaging effects of mercury on endothelial (the inner lining of blood vessels) function and vascular smooth muscle function. Mercury induces mitochondrial dysfunction with reduction in adenosine triphosphate (ATP), depletion of glutathione, and increased lipid […]
Ultra-processed food consumption and the incidence of hypertension in a Mediterranean cohort: The Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Project American Journal of Hypertension, 12/13/2016 de Deus Mendonca R, et al. In this study, researchers investigate the relationship between ultra–processed food intake and the incidence of hypertension in a Mediterranean cohort. In this large prospective cohort of […]
J Hum Hypertens. 2016 Oct;30(10):627-32. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2016.34. Epub 2016 Jun 9. S Asgary PMID: 27278926 DOI: 10.1038/jhh.2016.34 Abstract Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and has a prevalence of about one billion people worldwide. It has been shown that adherence to a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps in decreasing blood […]
05.15.2016 Study: Aged Cheese Lowers Blood Pressure Small randomized trial suggests effect of Grana Padano on par with antihypertensives by Crystal Phend Senior Associate Editor, MedPage Today NEW YORK — A few tablespoons of Grana Padano cheese every day had the blood pressure-lowering impact typical of antihypertensive medications in a small blinded, randomized trial. A […]
Effect of Spinal Manipulation of Upper Cervical Vertebrae on Blood Pressure: Results of a Pilot Sham-Controlled Trial Christine M. Goertz, DC, PhD Abstract Objective The purpose of this pilot sham-controlled clinical trial was to estimate the treatment effect and safety of toggle recoil spinal manipulation for blood pressure management. Methods Fifty-one participants with prehypertension or […]
April 20, 2016 American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Pregnant mice were randomized to receive 10% fructose solution or water as the sole drinking fluid throughout pregnancy to assess the effect of fructose-rich diets on cardiovascular disease risk factors in the offspring. Maternal and birth weights were similar in the two groups. At […]
Clinical Nutrition, 04/05/2016 LopezGarcia E, et al. The aim of this study was to assess the association of habitual coffee consumption on 24–h blood pressure (BP) and BP control among older adults with hypertension. Habitual coffee consumption was associated with uncontrolled BP in a hypertensive older population. Methods Data were taken from the Seniors–Study on […]
Date: March 2, 2016 Source: University of the Pacific Summary: A new study adds to the evidence that energy drinks may be bad for your heart. A clinical trial led by researchers from University of the Pacific and David Grant Medical Center adds to the evidence that energy drinks may be bad for your heart. […]