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• High-Salt Diet Dampens Effects of Blood Pressure Drugs

  July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Not only does a high-salt diet contribute to hypertension, but ...

• Blood Rush to the Brain When Angry Is a Good Sign

  July 10 (HealthDay News) -- Anger and other forms of mental stress cause dilation of ...

• Vegetable Amino Acid Lowers Blood Pressure

  July 8 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they have discovered that one of the most ...

• Sporadic Spikes in Blood Pressure Hike Chances of Hypertension

  June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Occasional hikes in blood pressure that can happen in a ...

• HIV Patients May Have Stiffer Arteries

  June 26 (HealthDay News) -- HIV patients receiving highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) are more ...

• Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes

  June 16 (HealthDay News) --Being born with genes that predispose you to high blood pressure ...

• Little Steps Add Up to Major Reductions in Blood Pressure

  June 16 (HealthDay News) -- Small measures can turn high blood pressure around, and reduce ...

• Lack of Sleep Can Raise Blood Pressure Over Time

  June 8 (HealthDay News) -- Middle-aged adults who don't get enough sleep are at increased ...

• Laughter Can Boost Heart Health

  May 29 (HealthDay News) -- New research lends weight to the old adage that laughter ...

• Adcirca Approved for Lung Disorder

  May 26 (HealthDay News) -- United Therapeutics has received approval from the U.S. Food and ...

• Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure

  May 15 (HealthDay News) -- A hidden viral infection that most adults harbor could be ...

• DASH Diet Has Extra Benefits for Women's Health

  May 11 (HealthDay News) -- A diet that prevents and lowers high blood pressure has ...

• Genes Yield Clues to High Blood Pressure

  May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Two major international studies have identified what researchers describe as ...

• Too-Low Blood Pressure Can Also Bring Danger

  May 7 (HealthDay News) -- While too-high blood pressure is a clear hazard for most ...

• All Blood Pressure Drugs Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

  May 7 (HealthDay News) --Lowering blood pressure is essential for reducing the risk of heart ...

• Phone Monitoring May Help Lower Blood Pressure

  May 5 (HealthDay News) -- An automated calling system helps people with hypertension be more ...

• Black Youths with High BP May Face Elevated Heart Risks

  May 3 (HealthDay News) -- While untreated hypertension in any child could lead them to ...

• Managing Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Cuts Stroke Risk

  April 30 (HealthDay News) -- People who have suffered a stroke can significantly reduce the ...

• 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths Attributed to Smoking, High BP

  April 28 (HealthDay News) -- Want to reduce your risk of dying prematurely? Don't smoke ...