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Hypertension Defined
High blood pressure; the elevation of blood pressure above the normal range. High blood pressure is one of the major risk factors of heart disease because the pressure can damage the fragile lining of the blood vessels. A reading of greater than 140/90 mmHg at rest on three or more separate occasions is considered high blood pressure. (Read more)
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Published July 3, 2009, 10:44 pm, Missoulian
In a technique called continuous positive airway pressure, a mask attached to an air pump can help alleviate sleep apnea, which affects millions. Photo by JULIA EWAN/Washington Post
Anger does increase brain blood flow
Published July 3, 2009, 11:57 am, The Times of India
A piece of research has shown that anger or mental stress can increase the flow of blood in the brain. Led by Tasneem Naqvi and Hahn Hyuhn from the University of Southern California and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the study involved a series of ultrasound experiments.
Leading expert says healthful aging depends on current daily habits
Published July 3, 2009, 7:22 am, Carteret County News-Times
(ARA) - When it comes to healthful aging, a preventive approach is the key to success. By implementing some simple healthy habits today, we can achieve a healthier future.
Mental Stress Induces Brain Rush
Published July 3, 2009, 6:02 am, Psych Central
New research discovers mental stress causes carotid artery dilation and increases brain blood flow. A series of ultrasound experiments, described in BioMed Central’s open access journal Cardiovascular Ultrasound, also found that this dilatory reflex was absent in people with high blood pressure. University of Southern California and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center researchers evaluated carotid ...
A Rush Of Blood To The Head - Anger Increases Blood Flow
Published July 3, 2009, 5:10 am, Medical News Today
Mental stress causes carotid artery dilation and increases brain blood flow. A series of ultrasound experiments, described in BioMed Central's open access journal Cardiovascular Ultrasound, also found that this dilatory reflex was absent in people with high blood pressure.
FDA Approves Multaq(R) For Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Or Atrial Flutter
Published July 3, 2009, 5:07 am, Medical News Today
Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Multaq(R) (dronedarone) 400 mg Tablets. Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL) soon will have a new treatment option to help improve current management of their disease.
Anger does cause a rush of blood to the brain
Published July 3, 2009, 3:46 am, New Kerala
Washington, July 3: A piece of research has shown that anger or mental stress can increase the flow of blood in the brain.
Biomarker Of Breathing Control Abnormality Associated With Hypertension And Stroke
Published July 3, 2009, 3:10 am, Medical News Today
A study in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP identified a distinct ECG-derived spectrographic phenotype, designated as narrow-band elevated low frequency coupling (e-LFCNB), that is associated with prevalent hypertension, stroke, greater severity of sleep disordered breathing and sleep fragmentation in patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Updated Position Paper On Vegetarian Diets Released By The American Dietetic Association
Published July 3, 2009, 3:09 am, Medical News Today
The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that concludes such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for adults, infants, children and adolescents and can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes.
Sanofi-aventis' Multaq receives US FDA nod to treat patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter
Published July 2, 2009, 10:48 pm, PharmaBiz
Sanofi-aventis announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Multaq (dronedarone) 400 mg tablets.
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