September 29, 2020

More Than 1 Drink a Day Ups Blood Pressure for Diabetics

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2020 -- It's probably a good idea to skip that second glass of wine if you have diabetes, because new research suggests that having more than one drink daily raises your risk of high blood pressure.

People with type 2 diabetes who had eight or more drinks a week (moderate drinkers) had more than 60% higher odds of having high blood pressure, according to the study. They also tended to have more severe high blood pressure when they drank that amount.

September 29, 2020

Untreated High Blood Pressure a Growing Problem Among Americans

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2020 -- Uncontrolled high blood pressure is becoming more common among Americans, putting them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study shows.

Previous research showed that in 1999-2000, 32.2% of Americans maintained blood pressure less than 140/90 mm Hg, but the rate rose to 54.5% in 2013-2014. However, the rate fell to 48% in 2015-2016.

September 29, 2020

Do Fatter Legs Mean Lower Blood Pressure?

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2020 -- People with fatter legs appear less likely to have high blood pressure, new research suggests.

The researchers suspect that measuring leg fat could help guide blood pressure prevention efforts. Those with bigger legs may not need to worry as much about high blood pressure -- a contributor to heart attack and stroke.

September 17, 2020

Blood Pressure Meds Don't Raise Risk of Depression

TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2020 -- If you have hypertension and you're depressed, don't blame your blood pressure drugs.

Although previous research hinted there might be a connection between high blood pressure medications and depression, a new study of dozens of commonly used drugs found no such link.

September 17, 2020

Keep High Blood Pressure at Bay With Healthy Lifestyle

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 -- Want to fend off high blood pressure? New research adds to the pile of evidence showing that living healthy can help you avoid hypertension.

The study included nearly 3,000 Black and white U.S. adults, aged 45 and older, who didn't have high blood pressure at the start of the study.

September 2, 2020

Remote Monitoring May Help Control High Blood Pressure

MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 -- Telemedicine might help people with stubbornly high blood pressure get their numbers down -- and possibly lower their risk of heart disease and stroke in the long run, a new study suggests.

Doctors already recommend that people with high blood pressure use a home monitor to track their numbers. But research suggests that home readings, alone, only make a small difference in getting the condition under control.