Seniors benefit from strict blood pressure control, study says

Fasting beneficial for patients suffering from high blood pressure, heart diseases

Muslims pray before breaking their fast at a mosque during the Ramadan on July 11, 2013. — AFPRawalpindi:A month-long fasting in Ramazan may prove to be beneficial for patients suffering from high blood pressure or heart diseases provided they have not been facing any complications of the...

Breakthrough Study Confirms Blood Pressure Control Reduces Dementia Risk

A groundbreaking study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals that just 3½ years of intensive blood pressure control can provide lasting protection against cognitive decline. Even years after stopping treatment, participants who aggressively managed their blood pressure showed a significantly lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Sustained Cognitive Benefits from [...]

Seniors benefit from strict blood pressure control, study says

Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says.

Keeping blood pressure under 130 may help seniors live longer

A new study has found that keeping systolic blood pressure below 130 can significantly reduce the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke in people aged 80 and older. The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, show a 26% drop in heart-related deaths among older adults who maintained lower […] The post Keeping blood pressure under 130 may help seniors live longer appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.