Postural hypotension in the elderly - low blood pressure and dizziness may lead to falling and broken bones
This cohort study finds that low daytime systolic blood pressure was independently associated with a greater progression of cognitive decline in older
Effects of intensive BP control on mortality In the STEP trial, there was a beneficial, although non- significant, tendency on the risk of death from cardiovas- cular causes (hazard ratio, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.39 to 1.32) in the intensive-treatment group, which might be explained by an ...
Well, economists have been working to ascertain the roots of the decline for decades and have come up with several theories. One popular theory is that it's a case of too low wages for jobs that don't require a degree. An alternate theory...
less emphasis has been placed on whether macronutrients and trace elements influence blood pressure (BP) significantly. Accordingly, this review focuses on the ability of macronutrients and foods (sugars, soluble fibers, garlic, and fats), trace elements and natural coenzymes like chromium and NADH ...
On the other hand, protein-rich diet has a significant impact on CVD through the influence of several risk factors such as elevated blood cholesterol andLDL cholesterol, raised triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and overweight. There has been considerable evidence that consumptio...
12. Hansson L, Zanchetti A, Carruthers SG, et al: Effects of intensive blood-pressure lowering and low-dose aspirin in patients with hypertension: principal results of the Hyper- tension Optimal Treatment (HOT) randomised trial. Lancet 1998; 351: 1755−1762. 13. Port S, Demer L, Jenn...
2003). Elders who experience abuse have a 300% higher risk of death when compared to those who do not. In addition, these victims have additional healthcare problems such as increased bone or joint problems,digestive disorders, depression or anxiety, chronic pain, high blood pressure, or heart...
ContextEvidence suggests that physical activity may be related to the clinical expression of dementia. Whether the association includes low-intensity
Original Article 2115 Hypertens Res Vol.31 (2008) No.12 p.2115-2127 Principal Results of the Japanese Trial to Assess Optimal Systolic Blood Pressure in Elderly Hypertensive Patients (JATOS) JATOS Study Group* The benefits of lowering a systolic blood pressure below 140 mmHg in elderly ...