Past studies have demonstrated that high levels of a protein called GRK4 can cause high blood pressure. In a recent study, researchers detected the GRK4 protein in breast cancer cells but not in normal breast cells. Researcher Dr. Vesna D. Garovic … [Read more...]
Most Americans Will Eventually Have High Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association estimates that the average American has about a 90% chance of developing high blood pressure in his/her lifetime. However, one can reduce their hypertension risk by not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, … [Read more...]
Childhood Friendships May Be Key to Health Later On
Your childhood best friend may have a surprising protective effect on your health in adulthood. In this study, researchers monitored the social lives of 267 individuals between age six and age sixteen and found that boys who spent more time with … [Read more...]
Too Many Adults Have High Blood Pressure
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) warn that too many Americans struggle with high blood pressure. Data presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that 29% of Americans (75 million people) have high blood … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: High Blood Pressure and The Brain!
A recent study found evidence of structural damage in the brains of hypertensive and pre-hypertensive people in their 30s and 40s. This sort of damage to the brain has been linked to cognitive decline in older people. According to Dr. Charles … [Read more...]