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Years of exposure to air pollution, road traffic noise may increase heart
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): According to a new study, exposure to air pollution and road traffic noise over the course of many years may be associated with an increased risk of developing heart failure, and the correlation appears to be even greater in people who are former smokers or
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Study finds what to do when blood pressure needs more control
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): The findings of a new study may help doctors and people with high blood pressure to decide whether to increase the dose of existing drugs or add a new one, to bring down their pressure and lower the risk of future health problems.
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Medicines, surgery helpful in treating obesity-related high blood pressure
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 26 (ANI): A recent study by an international team of researchers show that weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity
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For obesity-related high blood pressure, meds, surgery may help
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity.
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Elevated stress hormones can develop higher blood pressure risk
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): A study of more than 400 adults with normal blood pressure has shown that those who had elevated stress hormones detected in their urine were more likely to develop high blood pressure over the next 6-7 years.
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Elevated stress hormones linked to higher blood pressure risk
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 16 (ANI): In a study of more than 400 adults with normal blood pressure, those who had high levels of stress hormones detected in their urine were more likely to develop high blood pressure over the next 6-7 years.
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Study shows isometric resistance training can safely reduce high blood pre
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], August 22 (ANI): A new study led by UNSW Medicine and Health researchers has revealed isometric resistance training (IRT) as an emerging mode of exercise demonstrating effectiveness in reducing office blood pressure.
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Researchers find metabolic syndrome linked to higher risk of second stroke
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): According to a new meta-analysis, people with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at an increased risk for having a second stroke and even dying than people who do not have metabolic syndrome.
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Fujiiryoki alkaline water ionizers winning over the trust with their innov
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI/SRV Media): In today's scenario, the market for alkaline water ionizers is booming. Alkaline water-ionizers are appliances that increase the pH of drinking water and make it more alkaline by separating the water into acidic and basic components using electroly
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Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk of second stroke, death: Study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): People with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at higher risk for having a second stroke and even dying than people who do not have metabolic syndrome, according to a meta-analysis.
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Less popular antihypertensive drugs found to be safer option
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], July 26 (ANI): During a new multinational observational study, two types of drugs that are recommended as the first treatment for high blood pressure patients were found equally effective in improving cardiovascular outcomes. But the study pointed out that the more popular typ
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Study finds sleep apnea can worsen heart disease
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): Health care experts urged increased awareness of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among people with cardiovascular disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a recent study.
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