Hypertension News

1 in 3 people worldwide has high BP

Data shows one in three adults has raised blood pressure, the cause of half of all deaths from stroke and heart disease and affects about half the adult population in Africa.

Being fit cuts high blood pressure

Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk, according to a new study.

Exercise cuts hypertension deaths

Exercise reduced the risk of death in people with high blood pressure during the course of a new 12-year study.

Preemies at risk of hypertension

Children born extremely preterm have an increased risk of high blood pressure by the time they're two and half years old, a study shows.

Protein may help blood pressure

Overweight adults who replaced some of the sugar in their diets with protein saw their high blood pressure drop slightly.

Soy may help lower blood pressure

A compound found in foods such as soy milk, green tea, tofu and peanuts - may help lower blood pressure in young adults, new research suggests.

Lightheadedness signals heart risk

If your blood pressure drops suddenly when you stand up, leaving you feeling lightheaded or woozy, you may be at greater risk for developing heart failure, a new study suggests.

Hypertension top chronic condition

Statistics released by Fedhealth indicate that hypertension is the top chronic condition by frequency amongst its members.

New hypertension treatment launched

A new treatment for highly resistant hypertension patients has been unveiled at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital's cardiology unit.

Bread has high amounts of salt

According to the CDC, nine of 10 American adults consume too much salt and the leading culprit is not potato chips or popcorn but slices of bread and dinner rolls.