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blood pressure /tags/blood-pressure blood pressure en-US Copyright Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT How risk factors of metabolic syndrome may contribute to young-onset dementia /health-wellness/2025-05-19/how-risk-factors-of-metabolic-syndrome-may-contribute-to-young-onset-dementia 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. Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-19/how-risk-factors-of-metabolic-syndrome-may-contribute-to-young-onset-dementia Sam Baker BSW-DALLAS adds new FDA-approved option for resistant high blood pressure /health-wellness/2024-01-29/bsw-dallas-adds-new-fda-approved-option-for-resistant-high-blood-pressure 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. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-01-29/bsw-dallas-adds-new-fda-approved-option-for-resistant-high-blood-pressure Sam Baker New study says less salt can lower blood pressure and your chance of stroke and heart disease /health-wellness/2023-12-11/new-study-says-less-salt-can-lower-blood-pressure-and-your-chance-of-stroke-and-heart-disease The study suggests cutting a teaspoon of salt each day can work as well as hypertension medication. A North Texas doctor explains. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-12-11/new-study-says-less-salt-can-lower-blood-pressure-and-your-chance-of-stroke-and-heart-disease Sam Baker New UTSW study says it may be better to check your blood pressure standing up /health-wellness/2023-11-27/new-utsw-study-says-it-may-be-better-to-check-your-blood-pressure-standing-up 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. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-11-27/new-utsw-study-says-it-may-be-better-to-check-your-blood-pressure-standing-up Sam Baker Study finds people at high risk for stroke can lower their chances with good lifestyle choices /health-wellness/2022-08-01/study-finds-people-at-high-risk-for-stroke-can-lower-their-chances-with-good-lifestyle-choices 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. �Ļ�ӰԺ’s Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-08-01/study-finds-people-at-high-risk-for-stroke-can-lower-their-chances-with-good-lifestyle-choices Sam Baker UT Southwestern study shows blood pressure rates increased during the COVID-19 pandemic /health-wellness/2022-04-05/ut-southwestern-study-shows-blood-pressure-rates-increased-during-the-covid-19-pandemic 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. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:37:14 GMT /health-wellness/2022-04-05/ut-southwestern-study-shows-blood-pressure-rates-increased-during-the-covid-19-pandemic Elena Rivera High blood pressure contributes to an increased rate of stroke in younger adults, study says /health-wellness/2022-02-14/high-blood-pressure-contributes-to-an-increased-rate-of-stroke-in-younger-adults-study-says A new study recently presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference found fewer people over 75 are having strokes. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-02-14/high-blood-pressure-contributes-to-an-increased-rate-of-stroke-in-younger-adults-study-says Sam Baker New Study Finds Another Reason For Women To Keep An Eye On Their Blood Pressure /health-science-tech/2020-02-10/new-study-finds-another-reason-for-women-to-keep-an-eye-on-their-blood-pressure 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… Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:00:28 GMT /health-science-tech/2020-02-10/new-study-finds-another-reason-for-women-to-keep-an-eye-on-their-blood-pressure Sam Baker A New Study Suggests A Link Between Blood Pressure And Dementia /health-science-tech/2019-09-09/a-new-study-suggests-a-link-between-blood-pressure-and-dementia 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… Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:40:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2019-09-09/a-new-study-suggests-a-link-between-blood-pressure-and-dementia Sam Baker Aortic Dissection: A Good Reason To Avoid Smoking And To Watch Your Blood Pressure /health-science-tech/2019-01-21/aortic-dissection-a-good-reason-to-avoid-smoking-and-to-watch-your-blood-pressure 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… Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:40:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2019-01-21/aortic-dissection-a-good-reason-to-avoid-smoking-and-to-watch-your-blood-pressure Sam Baker