#Hypertension

A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain aging.…

A study by DZNE finds that healthy eating is associated with slower biological aging—and that there is more than one way to eat healthily. The researchers examined ten dietary patterns considered healthy, including the Mediterranean, Nordic, and a…

Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice may do more than support heart health — it could actually reshape the bacteria living in the mouth in ways that help lower blood pressure in older adults.…

Medical experts say UAE’s approval of Baxfendy strengthens patient-centred care, expanding treatment choices for those struggling with high blood pressure.

AstraZeneca’s Baxfendy wins world-first approval in the UAE as an add-on treatment for uncontrolled hypertension, backed by Phase III trials showing significant BP reductions.

An ancient Chinese exercise routine may be just as powerful as a daily brisk walk for lowering blood pressure — without equipment, gyms, or intense workouts.…

A major new analysis suggests semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) works remarkably well in adults over 65, helping many lose substantial amounts of weight while improving heart and metabolic health.…

Hypertension notifications are a new feature in watchOS 26 that’s available for select Apple Watch models, here’s how to set it up.

"Although loneliness and isolation are major problems faced by many older adults, there are solutions," writes author Michael Clinton in Longevity Nation.

Chronic stress is already tough on your gut—but new research suggests late-night eating could make things even worse. Scientists analyzing thousands of people found that those under high stress who also ate a large portion of their calories after 9 p.m.…

From Reddit - r/science: Mortality from alcohol-induced hypertension has risen drastically in the U.S. from 1999-2020, with forecasts predicting an even higher spike in rates by 2030.

Study finds monitoring and adjustment of medication where needed can help protect mothers’ heart health

New research suggests that aiming for a lower blood pressure target may deliver bigger heart health benefits than previously thought. Using large datasets and simulation models, scientists found that keeping systolic blood pressure below 120 mm Hg could…

Antibiotics are accumulating in a major Brazilian river, especially during the dry season when pollution becomes more concentrated. Scientists even detected a banned drug inside fish sold for food, raising concerns about human exposure.…