Tag: high blood pressure
Slightly High BP Doubles Risk of Stroke, Heart Failure – Japanese Study
People with slightly high blood pressure (BP) are at twice the risk of developing cerebral and cardiovascular diseases, including strokes and heart failures, as those with normal BP, according to a new study by Yokohama City University. The research team […]
Aspirin use linked to increased risk of heart failure
Research has found those using aspirin while having at least one predisposing risk for heart failure are at 26% raised risk for the condition. The predisposing risk factors included one or more of the following: smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, […]
Daily dose of yoghurt to lower high blood pressure
A new observational study by researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) has found associations between yoghurt consumption and lowered blood pressure, especially in people suffering from hypertension. Globally, more than a billion people suffer from hypertension or high […]
