Acupuncture Lowers Hypertension by Activating Natural Opioids
Researchers successfully used electroacupuncture to increase the gene expression of enkephalins and reduce blood pressure for three days.... Read More...
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High Blood Pressure May Impair Cognitive Function and Pose Risk for Alzheimer’s
A new study reports high blood pressure in middle age may lead to cognitive impairment and could be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Higher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric Illness
A new study links higher resting blood pressure in younger men with later onset of OCD, schizophrenia and substance abuse problems.... Read More...
Standard Blood Pressure Target is Sufficient for Treating Some Strokes
Researchers report standard, intensive blood pressure treatments appear to be effective in the emergency treatment of acute intracerebral hemorrhage.... Read More...
High Blood Pressure Linked to Greater Risk For Vascular Dementia
A new study reports having high blood pressure can raise the risk of developing vascular dementia.... Read More...
‘Couch Potatoes’ May Have Smaller Brains in Later Life
According to a new study, poor physical fitness in middle age may be linked to lower brain volume in later life.... Read More...
Feel Dizzy When You Get Up? It Could Signal Serious Health Problems
According to a new study, people who get dizzy several minutes after standing up could be at risk of more serious conditions, or even death.... Read More...
High Blood Pressure in Middle Age Versus Old Age May Better Predict Memory Loss
According to a new study, middle aged people with high pulse pressure are more likely to have biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their spinal fluid than those with lower pulse pressure. ... Read More...
Blood Pressure Drugs Linked with Lower PTSD Symptoms
Traumatized people who take a class of common blood pressure medications tend to have less severe post-traumatic stress symptoms, researchers have found.The... Read More...
Pulse Pressure Elevation Could Presage Cerebrovascular Disease in Alzheimer’s Patients
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System have shown that elevated pulse pressure may increase the... Read More...