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For as long as you can probably remember, you have always been told it’s OK to drink alcohol in moderation. But new guidelines say otherwise if you have or want to avoid high blood pressure. Newly released high blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology still include many familiar heart health prevention tips …

The American Heart Association (AHA) has recently updated its blood pressure guidelines for 2025, which emphasises lifestyle modifications through weight reduction. The reduction of body weight by 5% or more, leads to substantial blood pressure improvements and heart health benefits for diabetic patients. Let’s find out more… New Blood Pressure guidelines overview According to new guidelines, adults must have blood …

Following a comprehensive review of the latest research on hypertension, blood pressure guidelines in the US have been updated to cut risks of heart disease and dementia later in life further than ever. The updated guidelines replace a previous revision conducted in 2017, and are a joint effort from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), …

Following a comprehensive review of the latest research on hypertension, blood pressure guidelines in the US have been updated to cut risks of heart disease and dementia later in life further than ever. The updated guidelines replace a previous revision conducted in 2017, and are a joint effort from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), …

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 …

Share on PinterestNew AHA hypertension guidelines suggest diet is key to control. Image credit: alyfromuk2us/Getty Images Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects around one in every three adults worldwide. It is a risk factor for several health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney damage. The American Ηeart Association has recently updated its 2017 guidelines on the prevention …

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, the top preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, and even dementia. For the first time since 2017, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology recently updated their guidelines to help people with high blood pressure lower their numbers. “The 2025 …

New heart guidelines urge people with high blood pressure to avoid alcohol  San Francisco Chronicle Cutting out alcohol and medicating sooner could prevent ‘silent killer,’ experts say  Fox News Top 10 Things to Know About the New AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guideline  www.heart.org 2025 High Blood Pressure Guideline-at-a-Glance:  JACC New blood pressure treatment guidelines add recommendations for renal denervation  Fierce Biotech Source link

If you’ve ever been puzzled by blood pressure numbers or wondered what’s really changed in the guidelines, you’re in the right place. On August 14, 2025, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), along with a slew of trusted partners, dropped their 2025 guideline for preventing, detecting, evaluating, and managing high blood pressure in adults.Also …

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends, brace yourself: New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released Thursday suggest you abstain. Committees from …