Aspirin at bedtime lowers BP
15/5/2008 |
A daily aspirin can control pre-hypertension, but only if it is taken at bedtime, a Spanish study shows.
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High blood pressure can harm eyes
13/5/2008 |
High blood pressure and high cholesterol levels not only are bad for your heart, they may also harm your eyesight, a new report suggests.
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Marital bliss helps blood pressure
25/3/2008 |
Marriage really can be a matter of the heart with a US study finding that happily married couples have lower blood pressure than single people.
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Meditation controls blood pressure
20/3/2008 |
Transcendental meditation is an effective treatment for controlling high blood pressure with the added benefit of bypassing the possible side-effects of anti-hypertension drugs.
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Vaccine for blood pressure?
7/3/2008 |
A vaccine that blocks so-called angiotensin II receptors, relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure, may replace current blood pressure medications, a new study suggests.
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Drinking bad for blood pressure
5/3/2008 |
Drinking alcohol, even moderate amounts, may boost blood pressure more than previously thought, British researchers said.
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Fat-free milk for hypertension
21/2/2008 |
A new study suggests fat-free milk may offer protection against hypertension - a rising risk for women.
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One pill for BP and cholesterol?
19/2/2008 |
Researchers say a single pill containing a blood-pressure and cholesterol lowering drug works well in those with poorly controlled high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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Loud noise ups blood pressure
13/2/2008 |
Noise at night from airport and road traffic can increase blood pressure during sleep, according to a recent study.
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Beetroot has its benefits
7/2/2008 |
No, it won't cure Aids, but a new study has found that beetroot has other health benefits: drinking 500ml of beet juice a day may significantly lower blood pressure.
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