Subscribe to this tag Inflammation, Genes, and Hypertension All Contribute to Alzheimer's Risk
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - November 2, 2009
While you can't control your genes, you can improve the other two and lower your risk of dementia.
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High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
Health - November 2, 2009
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds
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Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
Health - October 30, 2009
Drinking more than two sweetened sodas a day boosts risk of hypertension, study finds
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Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk
Health - October 27, 2009
Young women who smoke and use birth control pills are most susceptible, researchers say
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Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows
Health - October 26, 2009
Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show
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Adding Drug Doesn't Help Control Blood Pressure
Health - October 23, 2009
No risk reduction for heart patients when ARB added to ACE inhibitor therapy, study finds
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Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones
Health - October 20, 2009
Accelerated skeletal maturation may be early sign, researchers say
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Micardis Given Wider Approval
Health - October 19, 2009
For cardiac patients who can't take an ACE inhibitor
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Smog Tougher on the Obese
Health - October 15, 2009
Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine
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Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise
Health - October 9, 2009
Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says
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Mercury in Fish Linked to High Blood Pressure
Health - October 5, 2009
But researcher downplays importance of effect
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Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
Health - October 2, 2009
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says
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More Stroke Victims Get Clot-Busting Therapy
Health - October 1, 2009
But many others get to hospital too late to benefit, study finds
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Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work
Health - September 30, 2009
Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say
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Lack of Vitamin D Linked to High Blood Pressure
Health - September 24, 2009
Effect seen 15 years later, researchers report
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Health Buzz: Fructose-Heavy Diet Linked to Hypertension and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - September 24, 2009
5 ways to save money on birth control in a tough economy; should you volunteer for a clinical trial?
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Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find
Health - September 24, 2009
Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too
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Minorities Less Likely to Have Blood Pressure Under Control
Health - September 23, 2009
Blacks have the highest readings, despite taking medications, study finds
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Cost Savings Adds to Value of Preventing Chronic Disease
Health - September 23, 2009
Avoiding diabetes, high blood pressure can add years to life, researchers say
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Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives
Health - September 17, 2009
Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol cut 10 years of life, study finds
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Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure
Health - September 14, 2009
Battlefield experience linked to hypertension years later, study finds
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Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease
Health - September 14, 2009
Surging obesity rates have reversed gains, study finds
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Air Pollution May Raise Blood Pressure
Health - September 14, 2009
Inhaling microscopic particles could raise risk of heart disease, study finds
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Drug Offers Hope Against Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
Health - September 13, 2009
As yet unapproved, darusentan works in different way than standard medicines
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Busy Roads Boost Blood Pressure
Health - September 11, 2009
Study found those who lived near heavy traffic noise had raised readings
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