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Read More about Over-the-counter drugs that can boost blood pressure
Over-the-counter drugs that can boost blood pressure

Over-the-counter drugs that can boost blood pressure
People with high blood pressure should avoid certain popular over-the-counter drugs used to treat cold and flu symptoms and pain. The problematic products are those that contain decongestants such as oxymetazoline, pseudoephedrine, and phenylephrine; and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium. Because drugstores contain an overwhelming number of products that feature those drugs, people should ask their pharmacist to recommend a product.
Read More about Aerobic exercise helps hard-to-treat high blood pressure
Aerobic exercise helps hard-to-treat high blood pressure

Aerobic exercise helps hard-to-treat high blood pressure
Regular aerobic exercise such as walking and cycling may help people with resistant hypertension lower their blood pressure.
Read More about Breathing your way to better health
Breathing your way to better health

Breathing your way to better health
Taking time out of a stressful day to perform simple breathing exercises can reduce chronic stress and prevent the harm it can inflict on the body. Even a few short breathing sessions can make a big difference for many people. Chronic stress, when it goes unchecked, can lead to a host of health problems, including high blood pressure, obesity, anxiety, depression, and reduced immune response.
Read More about Some blood pressure drugs are linked with better memory
Some blood pressure drugs are linked with better memory

Some blood pressure drugs are linked with better memory
A 2021 analysis found that adults ages 50 and older who took an ACE inhibitor such as lisinopril or an ARB like candesartan that crosses the blood-brain barrier scored higher on memory recall tests after three years on the medication, when compared with those who took a different drug in the same class that doesn’t cross over.
Read More about Breath training may lower blood pressure
Breath training may lower blood pressure

Breath training may lower blood pressure
Using a device that strengthens breathing muscles for just five minutes a day may help lower blood pressure. The small handheld device provides resistance as a person inhales and exhales, providing what’s known as inspiratory muscle strength training.
Read More about Eating more whole grains linked to lower heart-related risks
Eating more whole grains linked to lower heart-related risks

Eating more whole grains linked to lower heart-related risks
Over a period of nearly two decades, people who ate at least three daily servings of whole-grain foods showed smaller increases in blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and waist size compared with people who ate only small amounts of whole grains.
Read More about Looking past blood pressure numbers
Looking past blood pressure numbers

Looking past blood pressure numbers
For decades, blood pressure treatment was dictated by a person’s numbers, with a blood pressure less than 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) considered normal. But evidence has proved this to be an inadequate goal. Research now suggests an individualized approach to managing blood pressure that considers other heart health risks, lifestyle habits, and family history may be a better way to ward off heart attacks and strokes.
Read More about Music and health
Music and health

Music and health

Researchers are exploring the many ways in which music may influence health, from stress relief to athletic performance.

Read More about Fruit of the month: Apples
Fruit of the month: Apples

Fruit of the month: Apples
Unpeeled apples are good sources of both fiber and compounds called polyphenols that benefit heart health. Eating apples often may help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation.
Read More about Beyond blood pressure: Added benefits from the DASH diet
Beyond blood pressure: Added benefits from the DASH diet

Beyond blood pressure: Added benefits from the DASH diet
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating pattern doesn’t just lower blood pressure. It may also reduce inflammation, heart injury, and heart strain.
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