Awareness, control of high blood pressure slipping in U.S.
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 09, 2020
After almost 15 years of improvement, awareness among Americans about high blood pressure, how to control it and how best to treat it is on the decline, a new study finds.
Blood pressure dip upon standing may herald dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 10, 2020
Older adults with systolic orthostatic hypertension — a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing — may be more prone to dementia, according to a new study.
High blood pressure during and after exercise may reveal future health challenges
By
Alicia Lasek
May 20, 2020
Monitoring blood pressure changes during and after exercise may help identify the odds of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease, say researchers.
Apathy linked to lower blood pressure in older adults with vascular brain changes
By
Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2020
Seniors with low blood pressure are at greater risk for apathy when they have higher levels of small-vessel brain changes, a new study suggests.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, May 6
By
Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2020
Nursing homes to feds: Expand COVID-19 testing to all, pay $120K per facility, expedite PPE shipments … People aged 95 and over show stronger brain connectivity, say investigators … Intensive blood...
Nighttime high blood pressure may affect the brain, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2020
Adults with high blood pressure that rises at night show more signs of cognitive loss than their peers whose blood pressure dips at night.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, April 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 13, 2020
Gene variant staves off Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists find … Virtual training keeps assisted living med-techs certified during pandemic … Tips for contact lens and glasses-wearers during...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, March 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2020
Suspected coronavirus leads to no-visitor policies at Nebraska senior living communities … Low blood pressure linked to higher mortality in elders, finds UK study … Pharmacists quietly panicking over...
Don’t take these blood-pressure findings with a grain of salt
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Reducing dietary salt may have a greater effect on older adults’ blood pressure than previously thought, according to a recent research analysis.
Earlier rise in blood pressure may increase women’s heart disease risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 16, 2020
Women’s blood vessels age faster than men’s, suggesting a reason for differences seen in heart disease risk.