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Feature articles on blood pressure:

A Silent Intruder – Do You Have Kidney Disease?

5/1/2008 - (NaturalNews) High blood pressure and diabetes are the top two causes of kidney disease, a disease that can be deadly if not caught in its early stages. According to the National Kidney Foundation approximately 20 million Americans (1 in 9 adults) have...

Eating Onions Found to Reduce High Blood Pressure

4/10/2008 - (NaturalNews) A naturally occurring plant compound found in onions may reduce high blood pressure if consumed regularly, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Utah and published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers...

A Daily Dose of Beetroot Juice Can Beat High Blood Pressure

3/4/2008 - (NaturalNews) Researchers at Barts and The London School of Medicine have discovered that drinking just 500ml of beetroot juice a day can significantly reduce blood pressure. The study, published online in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension,...

Processed Salt Consumption Linked to High Blood Pressure in Children

2/20/2008 - (NaturalNews) Like adults, children with a high salt intake are at an elevated risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a British study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension. Researchers examined the blood pressure measurements and...

Applying New Universal Healing Principles in 4 Simple Steps

2/8/2008 - (NaturalNews) Today you might find a vast array of healing options before you. How can you know what to do with all these options? What can you do to ensure success in healing or getting the results you are seeking? In fact, no matter what your healing...

Could You be Deficient in Potassium?

2/5/2008 - (NaturalNews) If you suffer from anxiety, depression, insomnia, constipation, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney stones, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, obesity, headaches, pain in the eyes, muscle spasms, “restless leg syndrome,” fatigue, or muscle...

Could a High Stress Lifestyle be Raising Your Blood Pressure?

2/4/2008 - (NaturalNews) This description of a typical high-stress lifestyle may sound familiar to you...very familiar. You get up in the morning, and you're running late, so the stress begins before you're even done eating breakfast. You rush off to work, stressing...

Topics Covered at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007

11/25/2007 - (NaturalNews) Results from various research projects were presented to the American Heart Association at their Scientific Sessions 2007 at the beginning of November of this year. This annual meeting provides a forum for attendees such as physicians, scientists,...

Dark chocolate flavonoids reduce high blood pressure

8/22/2007 - (NaturalNews) Cocoa reduces high blood pressure but tea does not, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers from the University Hospital of Cologne in Germany compared the results of 10 different studies, five examining...

Unraveling the lies about the antioxidant study on vitamins E and C

8/13/2007 - A new study published in the August 13, 2007 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found that vitamins E and C, when taken together, result in a significant reduction in the risk of strokes (31 percent) and heart attacks (22 percent). The study...

The aloe vera miracle: A natural medicine for cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation, IBS, and other health conditions

5/21/2007 - I'm truly excited to be bringing you this information today about the miraculous healing abilities of aloe vera. First off, in case you don't know, let me emphasize that I don't sell aloe vera products of any kind, I haven't been paid to write this article,...

Painkillers found to cause hypertension

4/3/2007 - The three most commonly used medicines in the United States - the painkillers acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin - were found to increase the risk of high blood pressure in middle-aged men in a new study published in the "Archives of Internal Medicine." Jump...

Chinese herb lowers blood pressure, reduces hypertension

2/10/2007 - (NaturalNews) An herb called danshen -- traditionally used in China as a medicine for high blood pressure -- has been shown to reduce hypertension in hamsters, according to a study published in the "American Journal of Physiology." Researchers at the...

Study: flaxseed oil shown to reduce blood pressure

2/8/2007 - (NaturalNews) A recent study indicates that diet fortified with flaxseed oil, which is rich in plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), may significantly lower blood pressure. The study, conducted by researchers from Harokopio University and Laiko...

Studies show reishi mushrooms benefit people stricken with a variety of ailments, from high blood pressure to AIDS

1/25/2007 - Hailed in ancient Eastern medicine as the "mushroom of immortality" and the "medicine of kings," you'd expect reishi to offer you some pretty astounding health benefits, right? Your assumptions are correct. This prized fungus may be able to boost your...

Consumer group petitions USDA to limit sodium in meat and poultry products

1/17/2007 - (NaturalNews) Since excess salt can cause high blood pressure, heart attack and strokes, the Center for Science in the Public Interest is petitioning the U.S. Department of Agriculture to set maximum sodium levels for a variety of meat and poultry goods. "According...

Boosting olive oil intake can lower blood pressure in men, study finds

1/16/2007 - (NaturalNews) Men who consume a moderate amount of olive oil can significantly reduce systolic blood pressure levels, according to a new study appearing in the January volume of the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers from the University of Barcelona...

Blood pressure, cholesterol drugs being widely overprescribed, UK doctors warn

10/31/2006 - (NaturalNews) UK doctors are overprescribing cholesterol and blood pressure drugs to healthy patients, according to doctors attending a recent conference organized by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Dr. Paul Padfield said that the number...

Lowering Blood Pressure: Take a Walk -- Or Better, Four (press release)

10/25/2006 - Gym-a-phobes take heart. Three or four short, brisk walks throughout the day can be more helpful to people watching their blood pressure than one continuous bout of exercise, Indiana University researchers report. "The biggest problem for most people...

Medscape review supports effectiveness and safety of new non-drug blood pressure treatment (press release)

10/6/2006 - InterCure, Ltd., today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed clinical overview of seven clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of device-guided breathing. The study's authors conclude that RESPeRATE, an FDA-cleared over-the-counter therapeutic...

Merck denied blood pressure screening services to doctors that did not prescribe its brand-name drugs

10/2/2006 - (NaturalNews) The UK branch of pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. was recently suspended from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) after "serious breaches" were discovered in its ethical conduct. Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd (MSD)...

Higher blood pressure associated with decline in walking ability in older persons (press release)

9/29/2006 - Decline in lower limb function is common in older people, and worsening gait is associated with increased risk of dementia and death. However, factors contributing to gait difficulties in older persons are not well understood. A study by researchers...

Message to older adults: embrace, don't fear the effects of sensible exercise (press release)

9/28/2006 - A Johns Hopkins study should ease the concerns held by many older adults with mild high blood pressure about the strain or harm exercise could cause their hearts. Results of the research on 104 men and women age 55 to 75 showed that a moderate program...

Extra Calcium May Prevent Hypertension Problems in Pregnant Women (press release)

9/21/2006 - Expectant mothers may be able to prevent potentially serious medical problems in themselves and their babies simply by boosting their daily calcium intake, says a new systematic review. Not only that, but pregnant women at greatest risk for these problems...

Sodium Intake Far Too High for Americans (press release)

9/13/2006 - Despite counseling by physicians, Americans still consume far too much sodium, putting them at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, according to a new study in the latest issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Although...

Overweight Childhood Leads to Adult High Blood Pressure (press release)

9/12/2006 - Fifty percent of adults with high blood pressure were overweight as children, according to a new study by Tulane University epidemiologist Sathanur Srinivasan. The study links childhood obesity to the development of both high blood pressure and metabolic...

Beta-blocker drugs found to promote diabetes

9/7/2006 - (NaturalNews) New UK research indicates that taking beta-blocker drugs to treat high blood pressure can increase the risk of developing diabetes by 50 percent, compared to newer drugs. Researchers from Imperial College London studied 14,000 blood...

Overweight Childhood Leads to Adult High Blood Pressure (press release)

9/6/2006 - Fifty percent of adults with high blood pressure were overweight as children, according to a new study by Tulane University epidemiologist Sathanur Srinivasan. The study links childhood obesity to the development of both high blood pressure and metabolic...

Obesity in Middle Age Linked to Higher Risk of Hospitalization, Death (press release)

9/5/2006 - Middle-age individuals without high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels but who are obese have an increased risk in older age for hospitalization or death from coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes, compared to individuals...

Chronic job strain may raise blood pressure (press release)

9/1/2006 - Workers who are under constant stress may start to show it in their blood pressure readings, researchers reported Thursday. In a study that followed more than 6,719 white-collar workers for 7.5 years, Canadian researchers found that those with high...

Physical activity helps reduce blood pressure (press release)

8/31/2006 - Findings from a new study using 24-hour blood pressure monitoring confirm that physical activity reduces blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure, even when they're taking medications to address this problem. As reported in the Clinical...

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