Archive forFebruary, 2008

Beetroot juice is the best Blood Pressure buster

Beetroot juice is the best Blood Pressure buster
SAWF News Connect - A daily glass of beetroot juice can do wonders for hypertension and many cardiovascular diseases, say researchers at Barts and The London School of Medicine. Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): A daily glass of beetroot juice can do wonders for hypertension and …

Impact of electronic personal health record on hypertension under …

Impact of electronic personal health record on hypertension under …
PhysOrg - Whether patients with an electronic handle on their health are more successful at beating one of the nation s leading chronic diseases is under study. The study, funded by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, will give hundreds …

Blood Pressure Numbers Warn of Heart Rhythm Risk

Blood Pressure Numbers Warn of Heart Rhythm Risk
HealthCentral.com - Copyright 2007 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. TUESDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) — Increased pulse pressure — the difference between the high and the low numbers that designate blood pressure — is an important indicator of the risk of …

TRMC to provide free blood pressure checks at Heart Walk

TRMC to provide free blood pressure checks at Heart Walk
Troy Messenger - The excitement is growing as the clock winds down to the Pike County Heart Association’s 2008 Heart Walk from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cattleman Park. “It’s always exciting when we all come together for common cause, and there’s no better cause than …

High blood pressure a silent killer

High blood pressure a silent killer
Independent Online - High blood pressure rarely makes people feel ill, yet it is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and death in the world. To put it bluntly, the higher your blood pressure, the shorter your life expectancy. High blood pressure can …

Addrenex files for U.S. approval of hypertension drug

Addrenex files for U.S. approval of hypertension drug
Triangle Business Journal - Morrisville pharma pockets $6M investment in drug-rights deal [Raleigh/Durham] Medical device industry wins in Supreme Court decision [Sacramento] Local groups find success in Memphis’ growing medical research industry [Memphis] Study: GSK vaccine …

Lowering your blood pressure with food

Lowering your blood pressure with food
Jamaica Gleaner - H igh blood pressure is a major chronic disease that affects many adults and, unfortunately, is increasingly seen in adolescents. This condition can lead to organ damage which can result in outcomes such as cardiovascular diseases, renal failure and …

Common Painkillers May Cause Hypertension in Men

Common Painkillers May Cause Hypertension in Men
HealthCentral.com - Copyright 2007 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. MONDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged men who regularly take the widely used pain pills acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin appear to have an elevated risk of developing high blood …