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Relation of poor sleep quality to resistant hypertension

For people who already have high blood pressure, insomnia can have serious consequences, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions.

Cardiology created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The effect of body mass index on blood pressure varies by race among children

Obesity in black children more severely impacts blood pressure than in white children who are equally overweight, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific ...

Cardiology created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Low calorie cranberry juice lowers blood pressure in healthy adults

Regularly drinking low-calorie cranberry juice may help get your blood pressure under control, according to new findings presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions.

Cardiology created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sesame and rice bran oil lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol

People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure ...

Cardiology created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Yogurt consumption, blood pressure, and incident hypertension

Adding more yogurt to your diet without increasing the number of calories you eat may help lower your risk of high blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure ...

Cardiology created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Extreme temperatures may raise risk of premature cardiovascular death

Extreme temperatures during heat waves and cold spells may increase the risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) death, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart ...

Cardiology created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Mini' stroke can cause major disability, may warrant clot-busters

A transient ischemic attack, TIA or a "mini stroke," can lead to serious disability, but is frequently deemed by doctors too mild to treat, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

Cardiology created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

AHA: New school fitness assessment will aid in the battle against childhood obesity

American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on a unified fitness assessment program announced today by The President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition; the American Alliance for Health, ...

Overweight and Obesity created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

More pregnant women taking high blood pressure drugs, yet safety unclear

Nearly 5 percent of pregnant women are prescribed drugs to treat high blood pressure, including some drugs that aren't considered safe for mothers or their babies, according to new research in the American Heart Association's ...

Cardiology created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Taking painkillers increases death risk, second heart attacks in survivors

Heart attack survivors who take common painkillers after a heart attack have a higher long-term risk of dying or having a second heart attack, according to a new study published in Circulation, an American Heart Association journa ...

Cardiology created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

Non-alcoholic red wine may help reduce high blood pressure

Men with high risk for heart disease had lower blood pressure after drinking non-alcoholic red wine every day for four weeks, according to a new study in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research.

Cardiology created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Increasing percentage of patients aware of link between atrial fibrillation and stroke

(Medical Xpress)—Findings from a recent American Heart Association/American Stroke Association survey noted the increased awareness in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation and the correlation between this condition ...

Cardiology created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Vitamin D supplement fails to lower cholesterol in short term

Taking vitamin D supplements to compensate for vitamin D deficiency didn't improve cholesterol—at least in the short term, according to new research in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, an American Heart ...

Cardiology created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers identify evidence-based public health interventions for policy makers

Government policies that make healthy foods more affordable, improved sidewalk, street and land-use design to encourage physical activity, and bans on public, workplace or residence smoking are among 43 effective public health ...

Cardiology created Aug 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Black stroke survivors face greater risk from high blood pressure

Black people who survived strokes caused by bleeding in the brain were more likely than whites to have high blood pressure a year later – increasing their risk of another stroke, according to a study in the American ...

Cardiology created Aug 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0