Stopping the 'Silent Killer:' How to Check, Prevent and Manage High Blood Pressure

Stopping the 'Silent Killer:' How to Check, Prevent and Manage High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure Diagnosis Might Not Lead to Lifestyle Changes

Credit: Unsplash+ A diagnosis of high blood pressure often prompts individuals to start medication, but it doesn’t necessarily motivate changes in diet, exercise, or daily routines. New research highlights an unexpected disconnect: people are more willing to take prescribed medication than to adopt lifestyle habits that can also protect their hearts. The study, conducted by […] The post High Blood Pressure Diagnosis Might Not Lead to Lifestyle C…

Study Points to High Blood Pressure as a Key Factor in Rising Heart Disease Rates

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States according to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Its impact extends beyond biology, with social detriments such as food insecurity, socioeconomic status and education influencing outcomes. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News By Lavene Gass / Rutgers University-New Brunswick Newswise – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States accor…

Why People With High Blood Pressure May Take Their Pills but Skip Healthy Habits

People who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may be more willing to take medicine than people without the condition, but they may be less willing to make the lifestyle changes doctors also recommend. A new study suggests that these two parts of blood pressure treatment may be influenced by very different ways of […] The post Why People With High Blood Pressure May Take Their Pills but Skip Healthy Habits appeared first on Knowridge Sc…