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Lower intake of refined grains, red meat helps prevent hypertension
The effect of obesity on essential hypertension (EH) is partially mediated by the cumulative triglyceride (TG) burden, according to a study. Obesity may lower the rate of lipid clearance and exacerbate lipid peroxidation, leading to EH.
Lower intake of refined grains, red meat helps prevent hypertension
26 Jan 2024
Is night-time better than morning dosing of antihypertensives?
Bedtime dosing of antihypertensive medication is neither better nor worse than morning dosing when it comes to the subsequent risk of all-cause or cardiovascular mortality, according to a study.
Is night-time better than morning dosing of antihypertensives?
22 Jan 2024
Diagonal earlobe crease tied to higher cardiovascular risk
A diagonal earlobe crease, especially when it is complete, bilateral, deep, and has accessory creases, appears to independently predict an increased cardiovascular risk, reveals a study.
Diagonal earlobe crease tied to higher cardiovascular risk
18 Jan 2024
Unhealthy lifestyles raise risk of cardiac events in low-risk AF patients
Having an unhealthy lifestyle, such as smoking, drinking, and being sedentary, can increase the risk of clinical events in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are at low risk of stroke, reports a study.
Unhealthy lifestyles raise risk of cardiac events in low-risk AF patients
18 Jan 2024
Patient portals boost confidence with self-management of hypertension
In Singapore, individuals with hypertension who use online portals appear to feel more self-assured about their ability to manage their condition, as reported in a study.
