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Blood pressure variations key indicator of stroke risk, research says (Guardian Unlimited)

Raised blood pressure accounts for over 50% of risk of stroke and other vascular problems, study concludes Variations in blood pressure are better ways to predict the risk of stroke than high average readings and are also important indicators of vulnerability to heart attacks, heart failure and angina, research has concluded. The study, led by Professor Peter Rothwell, of the University of ...

Researchers discover powerful molecule regulator in blood pressure control system (PhysOrg)

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry (www.ohsu.edu/sod) have discovered that nitric oxide is a powerful regulator of a molecule that plays a critical role in the development and function of the nervous system. The finding could someday play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure, which affects about ...

OHSU team discovers powerful molecule regulator in blood pressure control system (EurekAlert!)

( Oregon Health & Science University ) Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry have discovered that nitric oxide is a powerful regulator of a molecule that plays a critical role in the development and function of the nervous system. The finding could someday play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure, which affects about one in ...

Blood pressure workshop will be Tuesday at Pruzin Center (The Times of Northwest Indiana)

MERRILLVILLE | Spring Mill Health Campus is sponsoring a freeblood pressure workshop from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at PruzinCommunity Center, 5750 Tyler Place.

Get the lowdown on blood pressure (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects about one in three adults nationwide. So chances are you or someone you know has the condition.

Doctors find new way to control blood pressure (University of Sydney News)

In a scientific breakthrough, a recent study headed by Professor Roland Stocker from Sydney University's Bosch Institute and Medical School has discovered a new way to control blood pressure.

Laguna deal: Free blood pressure screening and drug store discounts (Laguna News Post)

LAGUNA BEACH — Laguna Drug will offer free blood pressure screening during its pharmacy open house Thursday and Friday. Customers can meet pharmacy staff from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the drug store at 239 Broadway. Free cholesterol screening is...

Blood pressure, sugar screenings at senior centers (Port Clinton News Herald)

Magruder Hospital and Ottawa County Senior Resources will offer free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings at two of the local Senior Centers.

Medicine To Lower Blood Pressure Significantly Decreases Risk For Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke (Medical News Today)

A long-acting ACE inhibitor used to reduce blood pressure significantly decreased the risk for cardiovascular disease, including stroke, in normal weight, overweight and obese patients, according to research reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association. In the Perindopril Protection Against Recurrent Stroke Study (PROGRESS), the rate of cardiovascular disease declined by ...

Brazilian leader says he's quit smoking after 50 years, after scare over high blood pressure (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil's president said Tuesday that he kicked the smoking habit he had for 50 years after a recent health scare sent his blood pressure soaring.