Insomnia-prone women at risk of high blood pressure, study

Insomnia-prone women at risk of high blood pressure, study

Massachusetts: A team of researchers has revealed a significant link between insomnia and high blood pressure, particularly among women. A study published in the journal ‘Hypertension’ by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Network Medicine in the US highlights the important role of quality sleep in maintaining good health. Brigham and Harvard Medical School lead…

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Besides high blood pressure, too much salt can also cause kidney failure, research suggests

Besides high blood pressure, too much salt can also cause kidney failure, research suggests

New Orleans: For years, researchers have been examining the negative effects of salt on human health, and recently another alarming new discovery has come to light. Research conducted by Professor Rui Teng and colleagues at Tulane University in New Orleans, USA, has found a link between high-salt foods and chronic kidney disease. The research used…

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Even after treatment for blood pressure and cholesterol, the risk of heart disease remains

Even after treatment for blood pressure and cholesterol, the risk of heart disease remains

California: Having high cholesterol and high blood pressure before age 55 can put you at serious risk of heart disease, even if both levels return to normal later. According to media reports, a study published in the journal PLOS One found that balancing cholesterol and blood pressure levels before age 55 can have lasting effects…

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