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Targeting blood pressure below 120 mm Hg reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure more than higher goals. Credit: Shutterstock Lowering systolic blood pressure below 120 mm Hg may prevent more cardiovascular problems than higher treatment goals, according to new research. While the stricter target carried a higher risk of side effects and greater medical costs, the …

Topline The new moon on Saturday, Aug. 23, will pass unseen. Lost in the sun’s glare, it will get closest to our star — from Earth’s point of view — at precisely 2:06 a.m. EDT. Lost in the sun’s glare, its absence from the night sky signals the end of one orbit of the Earth by the moon, and the …

A major study suggests that beetroot juice may lower blood pressure in older adults by shifting the balance of bacteria in the mouth. Credit: Shutterstock Beetroot juice changed oral bacteria in older adults, lowering blood pressure. The results highlight dietary nitrate as a potential tool for healthier aging. The ability of nitrate-rich beetroot juice to lower blood pressure in older …

Heart disease is still the #1 killer in the U.S., claiming more lives each year. In 2022 alone, nearly a million Americans lost their lives to cardiovascular disease, a massive number that hits about one person every 34 seconds. Scary, right? What’s worse: almost half of all American adults already have some form of cardiovascular disease, whether they know it …

How to lower blood pressure without medication Recently updated blood pressure guidelines make some new recommendations for prevention and treatment. Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers viewer questions on how to deal with hypertension. Source link

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, along with numerous other professional societies, have released new guidance on hypertension. The 105-page document updates guidance from 2017.  Here are a few highly selected likes and worries. Things I Like  Accurate measurement of blood pressure. The authors place great emphasis on the accurate measurement of blood pressure (BP). This includes a picture …

Stable blood sugar levels help your body function at its best.  Yet, some people are prone to unusually high or low blood sugar. RDs say managing blood sugar can improve energy, curb cravings and support your health. If you’ve ever experienced a dreaded afternoon energy crash or suddenly felt shaky and anxious without warning, unstable blood sugar could be the …

Research led by investigators at Mass General Brigham suggests that the health benefits of more aggressive blood pressure control outweigh concerns about overtreating people with high blood pressure readings. Results of the simulation study are published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The study used data from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) trial, the National Health and Nutrition Examination …

Last week, when Apple announced the release of a “redesigned Blood Oxygen feature” to the Apple Watch, many figured Masimo (who had been suing Apple over patents related to the feature), would look for a way to fight back. Today, the company did just that and filed a new lawsuit. But this time, it’s against the US Customs and Border …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Recently updated blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology make some new recommendations around prevention and treatment. What are the risks from high blood pressure? How do you know if you need to make changes and what can you do to get your numbers to a healthier level? Share …