Midlife high blood pressure tied to later-life mental decline

People with high blood pressure in middle age are more likely to experience cognitive decline - a common precursor of dementia – in their 70s and 80s, according to new research

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High blood pressure tied to color vision impairment

Japanese men with higher blood pressure were more likely to have impaired color vision, a new study has found.


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High blood pressure: How low should you go?

People with hypertension are generally advised to lower their blood pressure to reduce their risk of having a heart attack or a stroke, but how low should they aim for?

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New implantable device may help lower blood pressure

Researchers from Germany say they have invented an implantable device that reduces blood pressure by sending electrical impulses to the brain.

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5 natural ways to lower blood pressure

A few simple things can keep your blood pressure under control. The usual advice still holds—cut down on salt, quit smoking, eat lots of fruits and veggies, and do cardio exercise—but some of the new recommendations are even easier to follow.

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