High Blood Pressure
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Health benefits of cocoa, dark chocolate
Foods rich in cocoa, such as dark chocolate, can help to lower blood pressure and also appear to improve circulation and reduce the risks of heart attack.» Read more about Health benefits of cocoa, dark chocolate
Job stress raises blood pressure
White-collar workers should beware, say experts who have shown that chronic job stress can raise blood pressure. High job demands, tight deadlines and low support in the workplace appeared to be triggers, particularly in men.» Read more about Job stress raises blood pressure
Blood pressure treatment advice
A major shake-up in the way doctors are being advised to treat high blood pressure was announced by the drugs watchdog yesterday. Instead people suffering from high blood pressure and all those over 55 will be given a type of medication known as a calcium channel blocker, or a diuretic drug.» Read more about Blood pressure treatment advice
Blood pressure rethink as Britain bars beta-blockers
Health authorities in Britain have told millions of patients to stop taking a type of blood pressure medication that is widely used in Australia. The medicines watchdog in England and Wales - the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - said yesterday beta-blockers would no longer be prescribed for high blood pressure after studies found newer drugs were safer and more effective.» Read more about Blood pressure rethink as Britain bars beta-blockers
