Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease’
Some blood pressure-lowering medications linked to less memory decline in older adults
Older adults taking blood pressure-lowering medications known to cross the blood-brain barrier had better memory recall over time compared to those taking other types of blood pressure medicines. …
Read Full ArticleSleep apnea worsens heart disease, yet often untreated
Health care experts urge increased awareness of obstructive sleep apnea among people with cardiovascular disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure. …
Read Full ArticleCombination of omega-3 fatty acids in popular supplements may blunt heart benefits
New research finds that higher EPA blood levels alone lower the risk of major cardiac events and death in patients, while DHA blunts the cardiovascular benefits of EPA. …
Read Full ArticleZapping nerves with ultrasound lowers drug-resistant hypertension
Brief pulses of ultrasound delivered to nerves near the kidney produced a clinically meaningful drop in blood pressure …
Read Full ArticleHaving a healthier heart is associated with better problem-solving and reaction time
People with healthier heart structure and function appear to have better cognitive abilities …
Read Full ArticleBoosting body heat production: A new approach for treating diet-induced obesity
A receptor that helps conserve energy when food is scarce may be the key to a safer approach to treating diet-induced obesity …
Read Full ArticleHave high blood pressure? You may want to check your meds
Many people with high blood pressure are taking blood pressure-raising medications. …
Read Full ArticleHealthy weight loss maintenance with exercise and obesity drug
Study demonstrates for the first time how it is possible for obese individuals to maintain long-term weight loss. …
Read Full ArticleOne cup of leafy green vegetables a day lowers risk of heart disease
Eating just one cup of nitrate-rich leafy green vegetables each day can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. …
Read Full ArticleAir pollution linked to high blood pressure in children
A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents …
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