A new study involving over 40,000 men suggests that a higher consumption of processed meats may be linked to a higher risk of stroke.

Those with high blood pressure may want to think twice before taking ibuprofen regularly- new research indicates that chronic NSAID users with hypertension and coronary artery disease are at risk of an increased risk of adverse events.

A study out of Sweden indicates that fish consumption may be correlated to lower stroke risk in women.
Over 34,000 Swedish women who did not have cardiovascular disease or cancer at the start of the study. After 10.4 years, three or more servings a week of lean fish was inversely associated with risk of stroke.  More research is needed before any conclusions can be made, but eating fish regularly is generally recognized as part of a healthy diet.
For more information see:
“Fish consumption and risk of stroke in Swedish women.” Larsson SC, …

A new study highlights the importance of multiple blood pressure readings in diagnosing high blood pressure and accounting for “white coat” syndrome.

According to an article released by the U.S. Army, hypertension is taking a toll on our soldiers.

Recent studies have raised questions about angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), a common medication used to lower blood pressure, and increased cancer risk. However, according to an analysis done by the FDA there is no increased cancer risk.

The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was developed by the National Institutes of Health as a way to lower blood pressure naturally. This highly effective diet for blood pressure was recently ranked #1 in a US News & World Report Study as the Best Overall Diet out of 20 well known diets based on parameters such as short- and long-term weight loss, ease of compliance, safety, and nutrition.

Adequate sleep has been shown as crucial to keeping healthy blood pressure naturally, but with our hectic lives getting a solid 8 hours a night can be difficult. The good news it there is promising research into the field of natural ways to help ensure we get our sleep.