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health6 days ago•7 min saved

Everyday Food Preservatives Tied to Higher Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk

A large observational study of 112,395 participants followed for up to ~8 years finds that high intake of non-antioxidant preservatives is linked to increased hypertension risk (and higher cardiovascular disease risk), with some antioxidant preservatives also associated with hypertension. While causality cannot be established, the researchers call for reevaluating additive regulations and promoting minimally processed foods.

via WIRED|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #hypertension

health7 days ago•5 min saved

Genetic Taste for Onions Linked to Lower Diabetes and Hypertension Risk

A UK Biobank analysis found that people with a gene variant that makes them more likely to like onions also have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Experts caution that onions alone are unlikely to prevent these conditions and that overall healthy eating patterns matter more; more research is needed to establish causation.

via Prevention|

#diabetes #genetics #health

health12 days ago•6 min saved

DASH Diet Tops Diets for Brain Health, Harvard Study Says

A Harvard-led analysis of over 159,000 participants followed for up to 30 years finds the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet shows the strongest association with better brain health and lower subjective cognitive decline, outperforming Mediterranean-like patterns. Those with the highest DASH adherence had notably younger cognitive aging scores and better working memory; midlife adherence appeared especially protective. The diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries, and low-salt, low-fat dairy while limiting added sugars, red meat, and alcohol. The findings, published in JAMA Neurology, are observational and future randomized trials are needed, but support heart-healthy eating as beneficial for the brain.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-health #cognitive-decline #dash-diet

health13 days ago•28 min saved

First renal denervation procedure targets hard-to-control hypertension in Southeastern Massachusetts

St. Anne's Hospital in Southeastern Massachusetts performed its first renal denervation procedure to treat hard-to-manage hypertension.

via WJAR|

#health #high-blood-pressure #hypertension

health18 days ago•4 min saved

Common BP Medication Triggers Sudden Lip Swelling, ER Visit

An Illinois woman on lisinopril for 10 years developed angioedema—rapid swelling of the lips and mouth—requiring ER care. She was treated with steroids, Benadryl, and Pepcid and recovered after about 12 hours. ACE inhibitors can cause bradykinin buildup leading to swelling, which can occur months or years after starting the medication; stopping the drug usually resolves the reaction, though some severe cases may require ICU or intubation. Risk is higher in older adults and Black patients, and she will not take lisinopril again.

via New York Post|

#ace-inhibitors #angioedema #emergency-room

health18 days ago•6 min saved

Preservatives in processed foods linked to higher heart and blood pressure risks, French study finds

A large French observational study of 112,395 adults over ~8 years found that higher intake of total non-antioxidant preservatives was tied to a 29% higher risk of hypertension and a 16% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, while total antioxidant preservatives were linked to a 22% higher hypertension risk. Of 17 preservatives consumed by at least 10% of participants, eight were associated with higher hypertension, including potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, sodium nitrite, potassium nitrite, sodium metabisulphite, potassium metabisulphite, citric acid, and tripotassium citrate; ascorbic acid showed a notable association with higher cardiovascular disease risk. The study is observational and cannot prove causation, and limitations include potential reporting biases and population differences, but researchers suggest favoring natural ingredients and replication in other populations."

via Fox News|

#ascorbic-acid #cardiovascular-disease #health

health22 days ago•16 min saved

Eight Common Food Additives Linked to Higher Heart Risk, French Study Finds

A NutriNet-Santé study of 112,395 French volunteers followed for a median of eight years found that higher intake of eight common preservatives—antioxidant and non-antioxidant types—was associated with greater risks of high blood pressure (up to 29% higher) and, for at least one additive (ascorbic acid), cardiovascular disease; researchers urge regulator review and more studies to confirm mechanisms, while advising moderation of highly processed foods.

via Gizmodo|

#cardiovascular-disease #food-additives #health

health-and-medicine22 days ago•6 min saved

Common food additives tied to higher blood pressure and heart disease risk, study finds

A large NutriNet-Santé study of 112,395 French adults followed for about seven to eight years finds that higher intake of non-antioxidant preservatives is linked to a 29% higher risk of hypertension and a 16% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, while antioxidant preservatives are tied to a 22% higher hypertension risk. Eight preservatives—potassium sorbate, potassium metabisulphite, sodium nitrite, ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, sodium erythorbate, citric acid and rosemary extracts—were associated with higher blood pressure, and ascorbic acid was additionally linked to cardiovascular disease. The authors call for regulatory re-evaluation and advocate opting for minimally processed foods while further studies probe potential mechanisms.

via ScienceDaily|

#cardiovascular-disease #food-additives #health-and-medicine

health26 days ago•41 min saved

Ignored Hypertension for Years Triggers an Urgent Health Warning

A woman explains how she spent years ignoring high blood pressure because she didn’t feel sick, underscoring the hidden dangers of untreated hypertension and urging others to monitor and manage their blood pressure early.

via Yahoo|

#health #health-warning #heart-health

lifestyle29 days ago•31 min saved

Silent signals: Mumbai doctor highlights overlooked early signs of hypertension

A Mumbai doctor explains that hypertension often starts quietly with mild, non-specific symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, irritability, poor sleep, or shortness of breath, which many attribute to stress. Regular blood pressure checks—especially after age 30 or with risk factors like family history, diabetes, obesity, or smoking—are essential for early detection and reducing the risk of long-term organ damage.

via Hindustan Times|

#early-detection #high-blood-pressure #hypertension

health1 month ago•6 min saved

Add-on calcium-channel blockers linked to faster kidney decline in type 2 diabetes

An observational study presented at a European Renal Association congress suggests dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) used as add-on therapy to standard hypertension treatment in people with type 2 diabetes may be associated with a 33% higher risk of major adverse kidney events, hinting at faster progression of diabetic kidney disease. The findings are not yet peer-reviewed and could be affected by confounding, so replication is needed before changing guidelines. Clinicians should individualize blood‑pressure management and consider alternatives like thiazide diuretics, while patients should consult their doctors for personalized therapy.

via Medical News Today|

#calcium-channel-blockers #diabetes #health

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Aerobic, Mixed-Training, and HIIT Best Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension

A review of 31 trials (1,345 participants) found that aerobic exercise, a combination of aerobic and strength training, and high-intensity interval training lowered 24-hour systolic blood pressure by about 5–6 mmHg in adults with hypertension, with limited but promising evidence for resistance training, isometrics, or other activities like yoga.

via Harvard Health|

#aerobic-exercise #blood-pressure #combined-exercise

health1 month ago•3 min saved

HIIT and Combined Aerobic-Resistance Training Can Lower Blood Pressure Within 24 Hours

A meta-analysis of 31 studies including 1,345 people with hypertension found that two exercise approaches—HIIT and a combination of aerobic and resistance training—significantly reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure within 24 hours, with four-week programs also showing meaningful reductions. Experts say these findings reinforce exercise as a key nonpharmacologic strategy and highlight that 24-hour readings provide a clearer picture than single office measurements.

via Prevention|

#blood-pressure #exercise #health

cardiovascular-health1 month ago•31 min saved

Common Food Preservatives Linked to Higher Blood Pressure in Large Study

An observational NutriNet-Santé study of over 112,000 participants found higher intake of eight common food preservatives associated with greater hypertension risk and, for one additive, cardiovascular disease; causation can’t be proven, but researchers call for safety reevaluation and reducing ultra-processed foods to limit preservative exposure.

via Medical News Today|

#cardiovascular-disease #cardiovascular-health #food-additives

health1 month ago•8 min saved

French Study Finds Common Food Preservatives May Raise Hypertension and Heart Disease Risk

A large French NutriNet-Santé study of 112,395 volunteers followed for about seven to eight years links higher intake of common food preservatives to increased risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, with eight additives notably associated with high blood pressure; researchers call for re-evaluating additives and prioritizing minimally processed foods.

via SciTechDaily|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #hypertension