Standing at Work Linked to Worse Blood Pressure
For years, we’ve been told that “sitting is the new smoking”—but new research shows that standing could take a toll on our health, too. A new study, published last month…
Prolonged standing at work bad for blood pressure & heart health
Being sedentary at work, such as sitting in front of a work computer, led to lower blood pressure than standing for long periods. The findings are from a new study…
Just 5 minutes of exercise could reduce high blood pressure, study finds
Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.…
Arm position during blood pressure check may result in wrong hypertension diagnosis, study finds
Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms…
High blood pressure a concern for adolescents and young adults in U.S.
Research Highlights: In the first study, nearly 23% of young adults (ages 18-39 years) included in the NHANES 2017-2020 datasets had high blood pressure (130/80 mm Hg or greater).…
Too Much Caffeine Raises Blood Pressure, Heart Disease Risk
Share on PinterestResearchers say consuming more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Verelly/Getty Images Researchers report that consuming more than 400 milligrams…