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High BP a neglected disease

23/2/2010

High blood pressure is a "neglected disease" and more should be done to fight it by helping people eat better and encouraging doctors to treat it more aggressively, experts say.

 
 
 

Blood pressure linked to dementia

26/1/2010

If the cardiologist's warnings do not scare you, consider this: controlling blood pressure just might be the best protection yet known against dementia.

 
 
 

Low-carb diet lowers BP

26/1/2010

A low-carbohydrate diet helps people shed as many pounds as a low-fat diet plus the weight-loss drug orlistat does, but it may be better at helping lower blood pressure.

 
 
 

Parenthood lowers blood pressure

15/1/2010

Parents have lower blood pressure than adults without children, says a US study

 
 
 

Traffic noise raises blood pressure

10/9/2009

Researchers have found that people exposed to high levels of noise from nearby roads are more likely to report suffering from hypertension.

 
 
 

High BP ups memory problem risk

25/8/2009

A study ties high blood pressure to memory problems in people over age 45.

 
 
 

Virus may cause high BP

15/5/2009

Provocative new research suggests that a common virus might play a role in high blood pressure.

 
 
 

New 2-pronged BP drug in SA

27/2/2009

Pharmaceutical giant Novartis recently launched an anti-hypertensive medication that combines two leading blood pressure medications into one convenient tablet.

 
 
 

Sleep good for arteries

24/12/2008

A good night's sleep may be just what your arteries need.

 
 
 

Chicken soup lowers BP

17/10/2008

Chicken soup, which has been dubbed Grandma's penicillin for its purported cold-fighting abilities, may also help to lower high blood pressure, a new study suggests.

 
 
 
 
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