Studying the response of people to stress on a daily basis may help improve hypertension treatment, researchers have revealed.
"Research shows that two-thirds of patients' high blood pressure is not controlled despite the best efforts of their doctors. That is terrible," said Dr. Gregory Harshfield, director of the Georgia Prevention Institute at the Medical College of Georgia.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
Not being able to effectively excrete sodium raises blood pressure by increasing the body's fluid volume.
Now, researchers are conducting studies on animal models and young adults to learn more about what factors like genes, stress and obesity contribute to the problem.
"Our ultimate goal, of course, is prevention. But when we can't do that, we want to give physicians ways to determine precisely the cause or causes of your hypertension and optimal ways to target your disease," Harshfield said.
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Where Indigenous Mothers Live Affects The Health Of Their Babies
Indigenous mothers living in remote areas are 14 per cent less likely to have a healthy baby than mothers living in regional or city areas say Indigenous health researchers.
Indigenous mothers living in remote areas are 14 per cent less likely to have a healthy baby than mothers living in regional or city areas say Indigenous health researchers.
Physical Activity Helps to Lower High Blood Pressure
Regular exercise, a drug-free approach, greatly benefits those who are suffering from hypertension.
Regular exercise, a drug-free approach, greatly benefits those who are suffering from hypertension.
