Loneliness is a major risk factor in increasing blood pressure in older Americans, and could increase the risk of death from stroke and heart disease, new research at the University of Chicago shows. Scholars found that lonely people have blood pressure readings that are as much as 30 points ...
A low salt dietwill significantly lower blood pressure. The effect is most pronounced in the middle-aged or elderly, but the beneficial effects of the low sodium diet are seen in all people regardless of age, sex, race, diabetes, or body mass index. The effect is then whether a person t...
Hypertension is high blood pressure, a very common condition in older adults. Blood pressure is the physical force exerted by the blood as it pushes against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure readings are written in two numbers separated by a line. The top number represents the systolic...
Engaging in vigorous physical activity weekly can help lower the risk of dementia in those with high blood pressure, according to studies from Wake Forest University that also emphasized the benefits of intensive blood pressure management. People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of cogni...
As a result, when blood pressure rises in older women, doctors and patients may unintentionally overlook it, since they don't feel any symptoms and their blood pressure has been controlled their whole life, Visaria said. As a result, many older women may not be getting th...
Younger men with high blood pressure typically have high diastolic pressure while older men have high systolic pressure. "In young men, the diastolic pressure rises because the heart is pumping harder," says Lackland. "In older men, the systolic pressure rises and stiffens arteries. "Part of ...
While previous research has indicated that blood pressure tends to be higher in people with existing periodontal disease compared to those without it, researchers believe that this study is the first to prospectively examine the association between oral bacteria and developing hypertension. ...
Here's yet another reason to get your blood pressure under control:High blood pressurelater in life may contribute to blood vessel blockages and tangles linked toAlzheimer's disease, new research suggests. Tracking nearly 1,300 older people until they died, scientists found markedly higher risks ...
It’s important to note that the table primarily focuses on elevated and high blood pressure; while low blood pressure (hypotension) is less common, it can also be a medical emergency in certain cases. Fortunately, the body often provides warning signs before dangerously low blood pressure become...
Illegal drugs like cocaine also can raise blood pressure. It's more common if you are: Black Older than 55 years Overweight Inactive Heavy alcohol drinkers Smokers High blood pressure and other health conditions In some people, high blood pressure is related to other medical problems or can be...