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Vascular damage can be caused by a lot of midlife risk factors, like hypertension, diabetes, weight problems and smoking. In the long run, a decrease in brain volume and cognitive function will take place. This is according to a study conducted by expert researchers from the UC Davis. Dr. Charles DeCarli, director of the UC [...]
Tenex, an antihypertensive drug, has been suggested for use with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although quite interesting, Tenex is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration as an ADHD medication. There have been several problems raised about the use of Tenex for children with ADHD. Children even as young as 5 years old [...]
To drink is to keep the body hydrated and maintain the natural fluid balance. However, even a water balloon can get too stretched when too much liquid is introduced. In a very similar way, the human body is also gravely stressed when there is too much fluid retention, as it would be quite a challenge [...]
If our body is not able to properly get rid of fluids, it gets negatively affected by the retained fluids. Excess fluid retention can cause conditions such as edema (excess of body fluid) and also high blood pressure (hypertension).
In the UK, 70% of eight-month-olds consume more salt than the maximum recommended intake, says a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol.
In an attempt to further improve their services for the pulmonary hypertension patients, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has formed a partnership with MedicAlert Foundation. According to details, this partnership will enable PHA member to get a MedicAlert Foundation membership at a discount. The benefits that they will obtain include: A unique 24/7 emergency response/family [...]
New research has found that obstructive sleep apnea may change blood vessel function to cause a reduction in blood supply to the heart in healthy people. The research appeared in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.
According to a new national study, there has been an increase in the number of people getting admitted to hospitals for stroke in their 40s and younger, while lesser number of people are having the condition in their 60s. The researchers were not able to determine whether this was due to poorer health, or better detection of the condition by the patients and doctors.
According to a new study, millions of people diagnosed with peripheral artery diseases are not properly getting the medications necessary to decrease the possibility of getting a stroke, heart attack and even sudden death. They do not receive the recommended medications, such as those that lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
A new feat in the management of hypertension among diabetic patients has been discovered. According to the results from a TEAMSTA Diabetes research presented at the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society of Hypertension, TWYNSTA® is quite promising in its ability to reduce high blood pressure among diabetics. TWYNSTA® is a combination of the telmisartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, and amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker. Both telmisartan and amlodipine are prescribed for individuals with hypertension.
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Vascular damage can be caused by a lot of midlife risk factors, like hypertension,
Tenex, an antihypertensive drug, has been suggested for use with Attention Deficit
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To drink is to keep the body hydrated and maintain the natural fluid balance. However,
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