Hypertension

More than a quarter of adults in the UK suffer from high blood pressure . People with the condition needs to control it, as if left untreated it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes. Making certain lifestyle changes can reduce blood pressure, such as getting regular exercise and cutting down on unhealthy and salty foods. But while eating too much of certain foods can cause blood pressure to rise, other types of food and drink can lower it. According to Dr Sarah Brewer on mylowerbloodpressure.com, chamomile tea is one drink which can help reduce high blood pressure, thanks to certain properties it contains. Chamomile tea is made from the chamomile flower, which contains essential oils and is also a rich source of polyphenols - which are a type of antioxidant. According to Dr Brewer, there are three main properties found in chamomile that can help to lower blood pressure. First, chamomile has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic actions that help b

High blood pressure , or hypertension, is a common condition in the UK, affecting more than a quarter of adults. The condition must be controlled, because if left untreated it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes. People with hypertension are encouraged to make healthy lifestyle changes to lower their blood pressure, such as getting more exercise . But for some people, getting out and partaking in physical activity can be difficult, especially for those with mobility problems. If you struggle to get out and exercise, doing some chair-based exercises could help you to keep active and improve your blood pressure. “Chair-based exercises are designed to help people build up their activity levels without putting unwanted strain on their hips, legs or arms,” said Blood Pressure UK. “This makes them ideal for people with arthritis or osteoporosis, or who have had back, knee or hip surgery.” “Also, because the activities gently build up a person’s fitne

Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A food source consumed by the Aztecs until the 16th century could bring new hope for people with high blood pressure, a study says. The findings, published in the journal Hypertension, showed that isolated peptides known as SP6 lowered the blood pressure of hypertensive animals in lab experiments. "Our research started by conducting simulated gastrointestinal digestion on the raw extract of spirulina. In other words, we reproduced what happens in the human gut after ingesting the substance. This way we have been able to isolate the peptides that would be absorbed by our body," said Albino Carrizzo, a researcher at University of Salerno and the study's first author. SP6 is an extract of spirulina, a cyanobacterium reportedly eaten by Aztecs and other Mesoamericans until the 16th century. NASA has considered the superfood for a nutrient source for Mars space missions. In the experiment, SP6 displayed a vasodilatory action that helped dilate the

For people with high blood pressure, starting an exercise regimen may lower blood pressure by as much as taking medication would, a large analysis suggests. Researchers combined data from nearly 400 randomized trials that assessed the effects of blood pressure drugs or of exercise on blood pressure. They found that overall, each lowered blood pressure by nearly 9 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) in patients with hypertension. “Exercise seems to achieve similar reductions in systolic blood pressure as commonly used antihypertensive drugs among people with high blood pressure,” said the study’s lead author Huseyin Naci, a health policy researcher at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK. Naci and colleagues looked at 194 randomized controlled trials that tested the impact of anti-hypertensive drugs in people with high blood pressure or with elevated blood pressure that put them at risk of hypertension, and 197 trials in similar groups that tested the effect of e

Gut bacteria can help defend against heart and vascular damage caused by high blood pressure, a study in mice has found. Gut microbes produce fatty acid propionate -- which calms the immune cells that drive up blood pressure from -- natural dietary fibre. The substance defends against the effects of high blood pressure, including atherosclerosis and heart tissue remodelling, researchers said. A large extent of our well-being depends on what bacterial guests in our digestive tract consume. Gut flora help the human body to utilise food and produce essential micronutrients, including vitamins, they said. Beneficial gut microbes can produce metabolites from dietary fibre, including a fatty acid called propionate. The research published in the journal Circulation showed how this substance protects against the harmful consequences of high blood pressure. Researchers from the Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC) in Germany fed propionate to mice with elevated blood pressure

Spirulina is more and more celebrated as a "superfood" because of its possible beneficial properties, albeit its mechanism of action is still subjected to investigation. With the scientific name of Arthrospira platensis, spirulina is a cyanobacterium, a bacterium capable of photosynthesis. Sometimes classified as a "blue algae", it was supposedly used as a food by the Aztecs. Now a research from the Vascular Physiopathology Laboratory of the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli (Italy) shows that one of its extracts may counteract arterial hypertension by dilating blood vessels. Neuromed researchers, working in collaboration with University of Salerno, Sapienza University of Rome and Federico II University of Naples, isolated from the spirulina extract a peptide (a molecule composed of amino acids, such as proteins, but smaller) capable of dilating arteries, thus leading to antihypertensive action. The study, published in the journal Hypertension , was conducted both

High blood pressure , or hypertension, is a common condition in the UK, affecting more than a quarter of adults. The condition must be controlled, because if left untreated it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes. People with hypertension are encouraged to make healthy lifestyle changes to lower their blood pressure, such as getting more exercise . But for some people, getting out and partaking in physical activity can be difficult, especially for those with mobility problems. If you struggle to get out and exercise, doing some chair-based exercises could help you to keep active and improve your blood pressure. “Chair-based exercises are designed to help people build up their activity levels without putting unwanted strain on their hips, legs or arms,” said Blood Pressure UK. “This makes them ideal for people with arthritis or osteoporosis, or who have had back, knee or hip surgery.” “Also, because the activities gently build up a person’s fitne

Among the top stories in cardiology last week was data showing that untreated moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea appeared to increase the odds for certain types of hypertension in black adults and evolocumab’s impact on some patients’ LDL rates. Other popular stories included a study showing the benefits of using computed tomography angiography for suspected coronary artery disease, data finding self-reported BMI over time may predict future heart failure risk and a report examining how limited alcohol consumption impacted survival in incident heart failure. - by Janel Miller Untreated sleep apnea may increase odds of hypertension in black adults Untreated moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea is related to increased odds of resistant hypertension in black adults, according to findings published in Circulation . Read more. Evolocumab response rate high in FOURIER population Most patients assigned the PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab in the FOURIER CV outcomes trial respon

High blood pressure affects more than a quarter of the British population. People with the condition are advised to keep fit and healthy by eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise, in order to lower their blood pressure. But it can be hard to squeeze in regular visits to the gym when leading a busy lifestyle and having to juggle multiple tasks each day. These four tips can help you to add more exercise into your daily routine and ensure healthy blood pressure. Walk more each day Walking more during the course of the day is a simple and easy way to get more exercise without having to make a special effort to go to the gym. Ditch the car for short journeys and, if you can, try walking to work. If you take the bus to work, get off one stop earlier and walk the last part of the journey. While at work, get away from your desk and go for a walk during your lunch break. This will give you a break from the working environment, as well as an opportunity to stretch your

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects about 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. But you could lower your risk of high blood pressure by eating certain foods. Adding more cabbage to your diet could help to slash your chances of developing hypertension, it’s been claimed. Cabbage could lower blood pressure as it’s rich in potassium, according to charity Blood Pressure UK. Potassium helps to cancel out the negative impacts of sodium in your diet. Sodium, and salt, makes your body holds onto water, which subsequently raises blood pressure. “Potassium is a key mineral that the body relies on heavily to function properly,” said Blood Pressure UK. “It helps to lower blood pressure by balancing out the negative effects of salt. “Your kidneys help to control your blood pressure by controlling the amount of fluid stored in your body. “All vegetables help yo

December 27, 2018 Share this content: Psychological treatment is officially recommended by the European Society of Cardiology, although currently, evidence for specific psychological intervention is unavailable. People with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) display higher levels of depression and anxiety than previously estimated by healthcare workers, according to a study published in  Vascular Health and Risk Management.  There is also little consensus about how to treat these mental disorders in this comorbidity, underscoring the need for further research. This literature review included 3 studies on the prevalence of depression and anxiety in people with PAH and 8 studies on the clinical relevance of psychological symptoms. Cochrane Library, Medline, and PsychINFO (2004 to 2018) were used to compile these studies. Psychological interventions, the slow breathing approach, and the chosen pharmacological regimen were among the primary points of interest. Continue Reading B

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. Many people have the condition and aren’t even aware of it, which is why it’s often known as ‘the silent killer’. But doing regular exercise is an easy way to lower your chances of developing the deadly condition, which is also known as hypertension. Doing strength training is crucial to avoiding high blood pressure , it’s been claimed. Regular strength training should form part of everyone’s workout routine, scientists have revealed. The exercises - which includes basic resistance training - could lower systolic blood pressure by as much as 16mmHg, they said. But, doing strenuous weight lifting should be avoided, as it could be doing more harm than good. “For those who like lifting weights, there’s good news,” said medical website Everyday Health. “Strength training can help in the management of hypertension.” Charity Blood Pressure UK added: “Different kinds of exercise

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects about 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. But you could lower your risk of high blood pressure by eating certain foods. Adding more cabbage to your diet could help to slash your chances of developing hypertension, it’s been claimed. Cabbage could lower blood pressure as it’s rich in potassium, according to charity Blood Pressure UK. Potassium helps to cancel out the negative impacts of sodium in your diet. Sodium, and salt, makes your body holds onto water, which subsequently raises blood pressure. “Potassium is a key mineral that the body relies on heavily to function properly,” said Blood Pressure UK. “It helps to lower blood pressure by balancing out the negative effects of salt. “Your kidneys help to control your blood pressure by controlling the amount of fluid stored in your body. “All vegetables help yo

Friday, December 28, 2018 (WRDW/WAGT) -- Sandoz Inc., is recalling one lot of Losartan Potassium Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, used to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure. The FDA recall claims there is a "trace amount of impurity" in the drug. That "impurity" is a human carcinogen according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. That means the issue with the drug has the chance of causing cancer in those who take it. The recall is active for Losartan Potassium Hydrochlorothiazide, 100 mg/25 mg tablets in 1000-count plastic bottles, NDC 0781-5207-10. The lot number is JB8912 and the expiration date is June 2020. http://bit.ly/2EVmjUl

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. Many people have the condition and aren’t even aware of it, which is why it’s often known as ‘the silent killer’. But doing regular exercise is an easy way to lower your chances of developing the deadly condition, which is also known as hypertension. Doing strength training is crucial to avoiding high blood pressure , it’s been claimed. Regular strength training should form part of everyone’s workout routine, scientists have revealed. The exercises - which includes basic resistance training - could lower systolic blood pressure by as much as 16mmHg, they said. But, doing strenuous weight lifting should be avoided, as it could be doing more harm than good. “For those who like lifting weights, there’s good news,” said medical website Everyday Health. “Strength training can help in the management of hypertension.” Charity Blood Pressure UK added: “Different kinds of exercise

MANILA - Medicines to control diabetes, hypertension, and high-cholesterol will no longer have any Value-Added Tax (VAT) starting January 1, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. This is due to provisions in the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, the department said in a post on its Facebook page. TRAIN, the first package of the administration's tax reform program, lowered personal income taxes but offset the losses by increasing duties on fuel, sweetened beverages, and vehicles. It also limited VAT exemptions to necessities such as raw agriculture food, education, and health. It, however, retained the exemption of purchases of senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will publish on its website a "List of VAT-exempt Diabetes, High-Cholesterol, and Hypertension Drugs" as identified by the Food and Drug Authority, it said in a revenue regulation signed by BIR Commissioner Caesar Dulay and Finance Secretary

December 27, 2018 Share this content: Psychological treatment is officially recommended by the European Society of Cardiology, although currently, evidence for specific psychological intervention is unavailable. People with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) display higher levels of depression and anxiety than previously estimated by healthcare workers, according to a study published in  Vascular Health and Risk Management.  There is also little consensus about how to treat these mental disorders in this comorbidity, underscoring the need for further research. This literature review included 3 studies on the prevalence of depression and anxiety in people with PAH and 8 studies on the clinical relevance of psychological symptoms. Cochrane Library, Medline, and PsychINFO (2004 to 2018) were used to compile these studies. Psychological interventions, the slow breathing approach, and the chosen pharmacological regimen were among the primary points of interest. Continue Reading B

The tax exemption is part of the tax reform law signed in December 2017 Published 10:15 PM, December 27, 2018 Updated 10:15 PM, December 27, 2018 TAX-FREE. Medicines prescribed for diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol will be exempt from value-added tax starting 2019. Image from Shutterstock. MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos who suffer from diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension could buy more medicine or save money when a provision in the tax reform law takes effect in 2019. In a Facebook post on Thursday, December 27, the Department of Finance (DOF) reminded the public that starting January 1, 2019, the purchase of drugs or medicines prescribed for those ailments will no longer have any value-added tax (VAT) imposed on them. This provision is stated in Section 109(AA) of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended by Section 34 of Republic Act 10963 or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Train) Law, the first of a series of tax ref

Express News Service BENGALURU:  The National Family Health Survey 4 has found that men are more susceptible to hypertension than women, and that in Karnataka, 12 per cent of the men surveyed suffer from hypertension, compared to seven per cent of women.“Genetically, men are more prone to stress. Environmental factors like job and family pressures trigger stress in them,” said Dr Parwaiz Alam, senior consultant cardiologist. WHO defines hypertension — also known as high or raised blood pressure — as a condition in which blood vessels have persistently raised pressure, putting them under increased stress. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the vessels that carry it throughout the body. Blood pressure is created by the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels (arteries) as it is pumped by the heart. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. Most people with hypertension have no symptoms at all; which is why it is known as the “silent kille

Dr. Ethan Russo: “CBD is an incredibly versatile and safe drug. It’s not a miracle, but it is amazingly therapeutic for a wide variety of conditions.” An expert in neurology and psychopharmacology who specializes in cannabinoid research, we asked  Dr. Ethan Russo  to answer the following questions about CBD and THC. What are the main therapeutic effects of CBD? CBD has somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 mechanisms of action. Fortunately, all of these seem to be beneficial. The main ones are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-anxiety, anti-psychotic, anticonvulsant, antibiotic and anti-cancer. What are the differences between CBD and THC? In low doses, THC is analgesic, a muscle relaxant, anti-emetic, promotes sleep and is mood elevating. In high doses, it’s intoxicating and produces anxiety, rapid heart rate and even paranoia and orthostatic hypotension. On the other hand, in low-to-moderate doses, CBD is stimulating and anti-inflammatory and reduces anxiety and psychotic sympt

Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan Srinagar, Publish Date: Dec 25 2018 11:26PM | Updated Date: Dec 25 2018 11:26PM Representational pic Most of us think therapies are only for patients suffering from psychiatric ailments, but there are many motivational therapies for patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension too. Many of them are referred to with acronyms — such as PCT (Person-Centered Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and CCT (Client-Centered Therapy). Figuring out which type is best for you often requires trial and error, so don’t worry if you aren’t sure about what you’re looking for. Some types of therapy are more oriented toward behavioral changes and goal-setting, while others afford you the chance to explore your personal history and make sense of your patterns of thought and behavior. There is no right answer, nor is one type of therapy necessarily going to be your preference forever. To help you weigh your options, I have provided an abridged glossary below.  •

High blood pressure symptoms don’t tend to be noticeable, but if they do show, signs commonly associated with eh condition are shortness of breath, headaches, chest pain and dizziness. If high blood pressure is left untreated it can lead to health problems such as a heart attack. Certain symptoms may be indirectly related to, but not always caused by, high blood pressure - one being in the eyes. According to the American Heart Association, blood spots in the eyes can be an indicator. It explains: “Blood spots in the eyes (subconjunctival hermorrhage) are more common in people with diabetes or high blood pressure, but neither condition causes the blood spots. “Floaters in the eyes are also not related to high blood pressure. However, an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) may be able to detect damage to the optic nerve caused by untreated high blood pressure.” If diabetes is left untreated, serious health conditions can occur, including three to do with the eyes .  Cataracts Diabete

December 24 at 2:00 PM Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. All medications have the potential to cause unwanted side effects, and depression is among them. One-third of Americans are now taking meds that can cause this mood disorder, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in June. Other research has had similar findings, but this is the largest review on the topic to date. The study authors found that about 200 prescription drugs, including some often used by older adults — such as proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) to treat acid reflux and beta blockers for hypertension — can lead to depression. But doctors may not know this. “Many physicians may not be aware that several commonly prescribed medications are associated with an increased risk of this disorder,” says study author Mark Olfson, professor of psychiatry and epidemiology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York. In th

Abstract Introduction : Orthostatic intolerance is common among individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). In some ME/CFS case definitions, orthostatic intolerance is considered a core feature of the disorder. Some studies have employed tilt table tests lasting 2-5 min to diagnose one common form of orthostatic intolerance, postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). We examined the diagnostic yield of abbreviated durations of tilt testing in adults meeting criteria for ME/CFS, and identified the proportion with POTS misdiagnosed using testing of <10 min. Subscribe to the World's Most Popular Newsletter (it's free!) Methods : Eligible participants were consecutive individuals satisfying study criteria for ME/CFS and POTS evaluated at the Stichting CardioZorg (SCZ, Hoofddorp, NL) between November 2012 and August 2018. Individuals being treated with medications commonly used to manage orthostatic intolerance were excluded. Head-up tilt table

High blood pressure is a common condition that puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. Diagnosing the condition - which is also known as hypertension - early is crucial, as it raises the risk of some deadly complications, including heart disease and strokes. But making some small diet or lifestyle changes could help to lower your chances of developing high blood pressure . You should definitely get a blood pressure check as soon as you turn 60 years old, urged LloydsPharmacy. Hypertension is most common in people over 60 years old, said LloydsPharmacy. As soon as you’ve hit 60, it’s a good idea to speak to a doctor our pharmacist to check your blood pressure. Even if you only have slightly high blood pressure, diagnosing the condition early can help patients to kickstart their new lifestyle changes, it said. “It’s only natural that people might not think to seek help from a health professional until something starts to feel wrong, especially as we are all livin

High blood pressure affects more than a quarter of the UK population. The condition can be dangerous as if left untreated it can cause serious health problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Ensuring a healthy lifestyle is vital in preventing high blood pressure, but this can be difficult over the Christmas period when our calendars are jam-packed with events and unhealthy food and drinks are hard to turn down. Blood Pressure UK provides the following six tips to keep blood pressure down over Christmas. Eat less salt Salt is a common reason for high blood pressure and unfortunately is present in many Christmas foods. Bacon, sausages, gravy and stuffing are already salty, so avoid adding more salt when cooking them and leave the salt shaker off the table. Even small reductions of salt can make a big difference. Eat more fruit and veg The potassium found in fruit and veg has blood pressure lowering properties, so fill up on clementines and Brussels sprouts, and remember

By William b. Farquhar December 22 Yes, of course we all know we should exercise every day during the holiday season to help counter the onslaught of excess calories that started on Thanksgiving and will mercifully end with a New Year’s toast. We may even tire of hearing about exercise and weight from family, friends and the media. But an equally important reason to exercise every day is related to blood pressure, not waistline. As a physiologist who has studied exercise and health for over 20 years, I can tell you that exercise lowers blood pressure — and does so right away. Whether you go for a daily run or brisk walk, every time you finish exercising your blood pressure goes down, and stays down for many hours, which is good for your overall health. Here’s why. The immediate blood pressure lowering effect of exercise is referred to as “ post-exercise hypotension ,” and many studies have shown that blood pressure declines after every exercise session . The mechanisms re

High blood pressure is a common condition that puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. Diagnosing the condition - which is also known as hypertension - early is crucial, as it raises the risk of some deadly complications, including heart disease and strokes. But making some small diet or lifestyle changes could help to lower your chances of developing high blood pressure . You should definitely get a blood pressure check as soon as you turn 60 years old, urged LloydsPharmacy. Hypertension is most common in people over 60 years old, said LloydsPharmacy. As soon as you’ve hit 60, it’s a good idea to speak to a doctor our pharmacist to check your blood pressure. Even if you only have slightly high blood pressure, diagnosing the condition early can help patients to kickstart their new lifestyle changes, it said. “It’s only natural that people might not think to seek help from a health professional until something starts to feel wrong, especially as we are all livin