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Some blood pressure-lowering medicines linked to less memory decline in ol
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Older adults taking blood pressure-lowering medications known to cross the blood-brain barrier had better memory recall over time compared to those taking other types of medicines to treat high blood pressure, according to a new research.
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Sleep apnea worsens heart disease: Study
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Health care experts urge increased awareness of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among people with cardiovascular disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a new study.
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Mehul Choksi's lawyers say he missed court date in Dominica due to mental
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Roseau [Dominica], June 15 (ANI): Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi failed to appear in Magistrate's Court in Roseau on June 14 for the commencement of the trial against him over his illegal entry into the Caribbean country, because he was suffering from mental stress and experienced high
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Prescription to sit less, move more advised for mildly high blood pressure
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Dallas [US], June 2 (ANI): While a lot of people are suffering from elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol, a recent study has pointed out a common first treatment choice prescribed by medical practitioners.
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All dementia risk factors similar for men and women, except high blood pre
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Sydney [Australia], May 22 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by George Institute researchers found that while the link between several mid-life cardiovascular risk factors and dementia was similar for both sexes, for blood pressure it was not.
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Study reveals dementia risk factors similar for men and women, but not hig
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Sydney [Australia], May 19 (ANI): While the link between several mid-life cardiovascular risk factors and dementia was similar for both sexes, for blood pressure it was not- find George Institute researchers -in a study of just over half a million people.
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Obese girls at higher risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood: Study
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): A new study has found that girls are more likely than boys to develop metabolic alterations associated with obesity, such as high blood pressure and excessive blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidemia).
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Air pollution linked to high blood pressure, heart diseases in children; s
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents, and their risk for high blood pressure as adults,
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Infant cardiac surgery associated with adult hypertension risk
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): In a recent research, scientists have discovered that while surgery to congenital heart disease (CHD) within 10 years after birth may restore young hearts to healthy function, it might also be associated with an increased risk of hypertension, high blood pres
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Lifetime monitoring after infant cardiac surgery may reduce adult hyperten
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 19 (ANI): A new study found that while surgery to correct congenital heart disease (CHD) within 10 years after birth may restore young hearts to healthy function, it also may be associated with an increased risk of hypertension -- high blood pressure -- within a few mo
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Study finds strong link between red meat consumption, heart disease
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 17 (ANI): An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.
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5 hours of moderate activity a week required to avoid midlife hypertension
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 15 (ANI): According to a new study, young adults must step up their exercise routines to reduce their chances of developing high blood pressure or hypertension - a condition that may lead to heart attack and stroke, as well as dementia in later life.
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