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A large waistline, high blood sugar, and cholesterol problems are each health concerns. But together, as metabolic syndrome, they can put your brain health at risk.
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Renal denervation uses catheters to modify a patient's renal nerves which supply blood to the kidneys. A talk with the doctor who performed the first procedure in Texas.
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The study suggests cutting a teaspoon of salt each day can work as well as hypertension medication. A North Texas doctor explains.
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You normally sit down to check your blood pressure, but UT Southwestern researchers have found standing up may more accurately show if you have hypertension.
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Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dementia worldwide. But a new study found those at high genetic risk for stroke could reduce their chances through better lifestyle choices. ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.
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A recent UT Southwestern study found people had higher blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Internal Medicine Professor Eric Peterson says this can have long-term health effects like strokes and heart attacks.
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A new study recently presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference found fewer people over 75 are having strokes.
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A recent study found blood pressure in women begins to increase at younger ages, and at a faster rate, than in men. The study is based on data collected…
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One more reason to avoid high blood pressure: A new study suggests a possible link between high blood pressure and dementia.The study followed about 4,800…
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About 10,000 people a year will experience an aortic dissection – a tear in the body’s biggest blood vessel. It can be life-threatening, but it’s also…
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Your blood pressure reads higher at a clinic than in other settings. Many thought white coat hypertension was simply stress or nerves, but a recent study…
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Recently released guidelines have lowered the definition for high blood pressure, which increases the number of people identified as having hypertension…