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Men who are light, moderate, and heavy consumers of alcohol may have a high propensity to develop hypertension.
Light, moderate, and heavy drinking of alcohol can trigger the onset of hypertension.
Hypertension is an epidemic in the United States, despite many people not even realizing they are at risk with blood pressures higher than 120/80. Nearly half of the adult population has high blood pressure or its precursor, called pre-hypertension. That's more than 100 million American men and women! Therefore, it is not surprising that hyper...
Increased intake of meat may heighten the risk of hypertension in middle-aged and older women.
The sugary beverage industry spends billions of dollars on advertisement and marketing campaigns aimed at showing us the sweet side of their products. But what these advertisements do not tell us is the bitter and unhealthy side of these drinks. Regular consumption of large quantities of sugary drinks can lead to some serious he...
Consuming generous portions of ultra-processed foods may accelerate the onset of hypertension.
Fiber comes only from plant-based foods, as animal products have no fiber. Eating a diet high in fiber may help reduce high blood pressure in hypertensive patients, according to a study that appeared in the Journal of Hypertension in 2005. By analyzing the results of 25 randomized controlled trials, researchers from Tulane University Scho...
Hypertension may occur with greater incidence in non-vegetarians than in vegetarians.
Increased dietary intake of garlic may be beneficial in reducing the blood pressure of individuals suffering from systolic hypertension.
A surge in hypertension risk appears to be related with alcohol consumption in middle-aged men.
