A protein has been discovered to play a key role in part of the brain that controls multiple aspects of the body’s metabolism, linking body weight, appetite, and cardiovascular health. The finding is helping scientists better understand how the different body systems are interconnected and regulated. Obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure (hypertension) are… [Continue Reading]
Protein Acts as a High-Level Regulator of Metabolism and Cardiovascular Health
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High Blood Pressure Often Missed in Young People
November 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke, and it’s diagnosis is essential to prevent disease. A new study reports, however, that young people with the condition are not receiving that diagnosis, despite going to the doctor regularly and having their blood pressure recorded. Adults 18-24 years old with high blood pressure were… [Continue Reading]
Improving Sleep Reduces High Blood Pressure
October 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Obtaining treatment for sleep apnea could make a big difference to overall health, researchers say. In a new study of patients with the sleep condition, getting treatment significantly improved their hypertension, or high blood pressure. A new study suggests that when prescribed by physicians in routine practice and used appropriately by patients, treatment for obstructive… [Continue Reading]
Sesame and Rice Bran Oil Reduce Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
September 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have found that using unconventional oils in cooking can help patients manage their cholesterol and blood pressure. Cooking with sesame and rice bran oils are linked to significantly improved levels, and compare favorably to medication, the scientists have found. People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant… [Continue Reading]
Damage Caused By High Blood Pressure Has Hidden Symptoms
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Even without obvious symptoms, high blood pressure does damage to the heart. A recent study suggests that undiagnosed heart disease is extremely common in those with high blood pressure, and needs to be paid more attention by physicians. A Wayne State University School of Medicine study has found that an overwhelming majority of African-American patients… [Continue Reading]
High Fat Diet Linked to Blood Vessel Damage and Hypertension
April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A high fat diet can be the cause of many health conditions, including damaged blood vessels, which may lead to hypertension. A new study examining a mouse model of cardiovascular function has found that after six weeks of a fatty diet, mice have significantly altered blood vessel structure. High fat diets cause damage to blood… [Continue Reading]
Study of Kidney Disease Yields Major Insights Into Regulation of Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A new study of a rare kidney disease has allowed researchers to gain new insights into how blood pressure is regulated. A family affected by the disease carries mutations in two important genes, which the scientists found play a key role in regulating our sodium and potassium balance. Correct levels of these minerals are essential… [Continue Reading]
Keeping Hypertension Under Control Increases Life Expectancy
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Treating high blood pressure is associated with a significantly higher life expectancy, new research suggests. Following patients who had been part of a clinical trial for the treatment of the condition, also known as hypertension, reveals that an increase in lifespan of one day for every month spent in treatment. Patients with systolic hypertension who… [Continue Reading]
Study of Kidney Tissue Reveals Genes Linked to High Blood Pressure
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A study examining the molecular differences between the kidneys of patients with high blood pressure and healthy controls has revealed a group of genes that could be critical for cardiovascular function. The work could lead researchers to identify the mechanisms underlying the disease, and generate ideas to combat it. A researcher from the University of… [Continue Reading]
High Levels of Uric Acid Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure
November 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
People with hyperuricemia are at an increased risk for high blood pressure, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta. Hyperuricemia is an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood that can lead to gout – a painful and potentially disabling form of arthritis… [Continue Reading]