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Changing timing of blood pressure meds may improve care

When it comes to blood pressure, you really want to be a dipper. At night, most healthy people and many people with hypertension have blood pressures ... Read More »

High blood pressure in kids controlled by...exercise

Can kids have elevated blood pressure levels? Judging from some of the huffing and puffing I've seen from overweight kids in the local Wal-Mart, I ... Read More »

High blood pressure connected to dementia

High blood pressure is no laughing matter -- and in elderly patients, it can lead to thinking difficulties that ultimately turn into dementia ... Read More »

High blood pressure more likely in the winter

If you have high blood pressure, you might want to keep a closer eye on it as the seasons change. A recent study found that patients with hypertension ... Read More »

Just one serving of whole grains per day cuts high blood pressure

Yes, we've heard it before: eat whole grains as part of a daily, healthy diet. Do most of you get to that serving of whole grains each and every day, ... Read More »

Soy nuts get blood pressure under control

Tree and plant nuts are generally some of the healthiest things one can enjoy these days. Although soy nuts are not generally mentioned alongside ... Read More »

Sleep apnea = higher blood pressure risks

Suffering from sleep apnea? I would venture to guess that you discovered it from waking yourself up at night or by your spouse or partner waking you ... Read More »

Aspirin reduces preeclampsia risk

Preeclampsia affects 5-8% of all pregnancies. The condition is marked by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in urine. Hypertensive ... Read More »

Employee health programs help with HTN and diabetes

I work on the Workplace Fitness feature here at That's Fit, so I read all the time about health at work, and how employers can have major impacts on ... Read More »

Even a healthy weight can affect your blood pressure

You may assume that if you're within the suggested weight range for your height and have a healthy BMI you're good to go in regards to certain ... Read More »