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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - role of sleep in high blood pressure
I've been keeping detailed records of my blood pressure for the last 5 years. I've noticed that on days following a poor sleep my blood pressure rises. I'm thinking that there may be some remote connection between sleep and blood pressure.
Indeed this mayo study...
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Fast way to lower blood pressure
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: Between medications, exercise, RESPeRATE, and much lower salt, which has the biggest initial impact?
A: Drugs are the fastest way to lower blood pressure but fast reduction of blood pressure usually isn't necessary. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, lower salt intake, and regular use of the RESPeRATE are a natural way to control blood pressure without side effects. Consequently, lifestyle changes usually are recommended for the treatment of mild hypertension prior to the initiation of medication.
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Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
Topic - Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
(Reuters) A gene that affects how the kidneys process salt may help determine a person's risk of high blood pressure, a discovery that could lead to better ways to treat the condition, researchers said on Monday.
People with a common variant of the gene STK39 tend to have higher blood pressure levels and are more likely to develop full-blown high blood pressure, also called hypertension, University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers found.
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