Women, Watch Your Blood Pressure!

A recent survey of adults 30 years or older found that the incidence of blood pressure is rising among women in the United States. The research found that hypertension is rising in women, while, with men, the condition is seeing a decline. For more information click here...

DASHing Away From Good Eating

A recent survey of hypertensive adults found that adherence to the dietary guidelines of the DASH nutrition program were much lower than expected. Contributing factors may be the increasing cost of food and the lack of public education on the importance of healthy eating. 

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Even Moderate Drinking May Increase Blood Pressure

Researches in England have recently concluded a study which indicates that people who had three or more alcoholic drinks a day had an increased risk of hypertension. 

The report also indicates that there is a genetic link between increased hypertension and drinking. Click here for more...