Archive of Health News – high blood pressure – Patient Health International

Parents in the UK are being advised to monitor their children's salt intake, following research showing that some foods marketed at children contain up to half the recommended daily salt limit for a 6-year old in a single serving. more

8 January 2008
Extremely stressful events linked to future heart problems

People who suffered from severe stress-related symptoms in response to the terrorist attacks on New York in 2001 have experienced high rates of cardiovascular problems since the tragedy, US study results show. more

21 December 2007
Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases disability risk in older adults

Having uncontrolled high blood pressure increases older people's risk of disability, US researchers report. more

17 December 2007
Hypertension risk for obese children watching lots of television

Children who spend a lot of time watching television are not only at increased risk of obesity, but also hypertension, study findings show. more

13 December 2007
Very active children have lower blood pressure levels

Children should be encouraged to exercise more to reduce their blood pressure levels and their risk of heart disease in later life, say UK researchers. more

5 December 2007
Transcendental meditation may help lower blood pressure

People with high blood pressure may benefit from taking a course in transcendental meditation, results of a review indicate. more