Las subidas y bajadas de la presión arterial podrían dañar el corazón y el cerebro
JUEVES, 19 de Octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las fluctuaciones en la presión arterial pueden ser un presagio tanto de demencia como de enfermedades cardíacas, según un nuevo estudio.Las subidas y bajadas en un período de 24 horas o incluso durant…
Learn MoreBlood Pressure’s Ups & Downs Could Harm Heart, Brain
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fluctuating blood pressure can be a harbinger for both dementia and heart disease, a new study finds.Ups and downs within 24 hours or even over several days or weeks were linked with impaired thinking, rese…
Learn MoreWalking Intervention Can Lower BP in Sedentary Older Adults
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A lifestyle walking intervention can reduce blood pressure in sedentary older adults with hypertension, according to a study published online July 27 in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease.E…
Learn MorePersonas mayores, aquí están los medicamentos que pueden perjudicar sus habilidades de conducción
MIÉRCOLES, 4 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Algunos medicamentos comunes incluidos antidepresivos, somníferos y analgésicos, pueden atenuar las habilidades de conducción de los adultos mayores, según un nuevo estudio.Se ha relacionado a muchas…
Learn MoreSeniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some common medications — including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers — may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds.Many different medication classes have been linked to the risk of d…
Learn MoreAñadir solo 3,000 pasos al día podría reducir la tensión arterial alta
VIERNES, 29 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Agregar 3,000 pasos al día puede ayudar a los adultos mayores con hipertensión a reducir significativamente su presión arterial.Aproximadamente el 80% de los adultos mayores en Estados Unidos tiene…
Learn MoreAdding Just 3,000 Steps Per Day Could Lower High Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adding 3,000 extra steps a day can help older adults with hypertension significantly lower their blood pressure.About 80% of older adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Keeping it down can h…
Learn MoreLower SBP Targets After Endovascular Therapy Do Not Meet Futility Criteria
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute ischemic stroke undergoing endovascular therapy, lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) targets do not meet prespecified criteria for futility, according to a study published in the Se…
Learn MoreUSPSTF Recommends Screening for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy at each prenatal visit. This recommendation forms the basis of a final recommendation statement p…
Learn MoreKeeping Blood Pressure Under Control May Be Tougher in Colder Weather
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Winter months can be a challenge for those trying to keep their high blood pressure in check, new research suggests.In an analysis of more than 60,000 American adults being treated for high blood pressure at s…
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