Featured Topics: Blood Pressure
Vitamin C and Hawthorn Improve Blood Pressure and Oxidative Stress in Steelworkers
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant increase in systolic BP in the control group (p=0.023) and a significant decrease in systolic BP in the treatment group (p<0.05) compared to baseline. Individuals who work under...
The Association Between the Dietary Intake of Coenzyme Q10 and New-Onset Hypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between the dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 and new-onset hypertension. Hypertension affects more than 40% of adults in the United States. It is a major risk factor for stroke, cardiovascular disease,...
Cocoa Consumption Improves Specific Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Cocoa polyphenol is associated with reduced fasting blood glucose, LDL and total cholesterol, as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Cocoa has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system due to its...
Physical Activity Associated with Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers found that individuals with high vigorous physical activity once a week had a significantly lower risk of mild cognitive impairment [HR = 0.80, P < 0.05]. Hypertension is associated with a high risk of...
A Very Low Carbohydrate Diet Compared with the DASH Diet in Overweight or Obese Adults with Hypertension and Diabetes or Prediabetes
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a very low-carbohydrate diet results in greater improvements in weight, glycemic control, and systolic blood pressure than the DASH diet. The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide. Obesity is often associated...
The Association of Flavonoid Intake with Mortality in Patients with Hypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that increased flavonoid intake is associated with lower mortality in patients with hypertension. Hypertension affects more than 40% of adults in the United States. It is a major risk factor for stroke, cardiovascular...
Association of Dietary Fructose and Sodium Consumption with the Incidence of Hypertensive Targeted Organ Damage
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Individuals in the low fructose/ low sodium group also had higher odds of coronary calcification if they were diagnosed with high blood pressure at baseline (P<0.001). In the United states, cardiovascular disease is a...
The Effect of Low Dose Licorice Intake on Blood Pressure and Renin and Aldosterone Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that the daily intake of a low dose of licorice is associated with increased blood pressure and decreased levels of renin and aldosterone. Hypertension, which affects more than 40% of adults in the United States, is a...
The Comparative Effects of Tai Chi and Aerobic Exercise on the Blood Pressure of Adults with Prehypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that tai chi is more effective than aerobic exercise in reducing systolic blood pressure in adults with prehypertension. Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Compared to normotensive...
The Association Between Egg Consumption and the Development of Hypertension and Steatotic Liver Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that egg consumption is associated with a decreased risk of hypertension in adults with or without steatotic liver disease. Hypertension affects over 40% of Americans and is a leading risk factor for coronary artery...
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