Article: Sound of ocean waves, Mozart sonata can lower BP in elderly

Article: Dr Miriam Stoppard's Health Focus: UNDERSTANDING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, Part 1; Dr Miriam Stoppard's Health Focus.(Features)
The Mirror (London, England);  March 9, 2000 ;     700+ words ...YOUR blood pressure is the pressure of blood surging...of mercury it can hold up - mmHg.BLOOD pressure varies during the day and goes up...and sleep. But a person with high blood pressure, or hypertension, has a high blood...

Article: Too much pressure? NEARLY half the UK population don't know what their blood pressure is - and of those who do nearly a quarter are baffled by what the numbers mean. But high blood pressure could prove fatal, so knowing your numbers is essential. KAREN HAMBRIDGE reports.(News)
Coventry Evening Telegraph (England);  September 18, 2006 ;     513 words ...Byline: KAREN HAMBRIDGE HAVING your blood pressure checked regularly is vital, according...public health Dr Peter Barker. High blood pressure has no direct symptoms so the first...everyone aged over 40 to have their blood pressure monitored. You don't have to make a...

Article: LOW, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE HEALS HEART
United Press International;  September 29, 2002 ;     646 words ...00-00-0000 Low, low blood pressure heals heart ORLANDO, Fla., Sep...International via COMTEX) -- Blood pressure experts say new research suggests...need to target lower goals for blood pressure to reverse heart damage caused...

Article: High blood pressure.(AgePage)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Pamphlet by: National Institute on Aging;  November 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ...You can have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and still feel just fine. That's because high blood pressure does not cause signs of illness that you can see or feel. But, high blood pressure, sometimes called the silent killer, is a major...

Article: Low blood pressure (hypotension).(Life Extension)
Manila Bulletin;  November 5, 2008 ;     700+ words ...LOW blood pressure, also called hypotension, would...something to strive for. After all, high blood pressure (hypertension) is a well-known risk...revision of what is considered a normal blood pressure reading. A blood pressure less than...

Article: Audio Relaxation Program May Help Lower Blood Pressure in Elderly
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  September 17, 2008 ;     700+ words ......with background sounds of ocean waves and a calming voice may lower blood pressure in elderly people. Listening...with background sounds of ocean waves and a calming voice. The...Researchers recorded systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and ...

Article: Beyond Sodium: Strategies That Take Aim Against High Blood Pressure.
Environmental Nutrition;  October 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Got high blood pressure? The kneejerk reaction of most...lifestyle habits that affect a person's blood pressure. Nearly 50 million Americans--one...those age 60 and older--have high blood pressure, defined as a consistently elevated...

Article: Out-of-office blood pressure readings help predict cardiovascular disease risk
Call & Post;  March 24, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Blood pressure readings taken at home with approved devices can be a useful addition to blood pressure management, and may even predict cardiovascular...Association. The Recommendations for Blood Pressure Measurement in Humans, published in...

Article: High blood pressure. (Common Health Concerns: Learn more about the medical concerns you might have.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Pamphlet by: National Institute on Aging;  November 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ...You can have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, and still feel just fine. That's because high blood pressure does not cause symptoms that you can see or feel. But, high blood pressure, sometimes called the silent killer, is a major...

Article: HOW HIGH IS YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE? STAY WELL BY FOLLOWING LATEST GUIDELINES.(U)(Statistical Data Included)
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  September 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......Evan Henerson Staff Writer Elevated blood pressure or hypertension - the abnormally high...But doctors say that those with high blood pressure are at far greater risk for strokes...and kidney disease. The higher your blood pressure, the harder your heart is working and...

Article: High blood pressure: is your doctor on the case?
The Independent - London;  January 17, 1996 ;     700+ words ...Deborah Hart discovered she had high blood pressure, four years ago during a routine check-...he did not tell her how serious high blood pressure can be or offer any advice ab out howto...explained what the consequences of high blood pressure could be. I went back two years ago...

Article: Checking blood pressure is vital for health: an interview with James Rippe, M.D.(Interview)
Nutrition Health Review;  December 22, 2005 ;     700+ words ...[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q: At what age does high blood pressure become a significant risk? A: There...percent increase in prevalence of high blood pressure per decade. In your 30's you have a...basically have a fundamental idea: get your blood pressure measured. Q: What are some ...

Article: High blood pressure: is your doctor on the case? Hypertension may cause no symptoms, but if it goes undiagnosed, you could be in for trouble. Barbara Rowlands reports
The Independent - London;  January 17, 1995 ;     700+ words ...Deborah Hart discovered she had high blood pressure, four years ago during a routine check-...he did not tell her how serious high blood pressure can be or offer any advice ab out howto...explained what the consequences of high blood pressure could be. I went back two years ago...

Article: Medication or meditation . . . which is REALLY going to cut my blood pressure? CONVENTIONAL COMPLEMENTARY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
The Daily Mail (London, England);  July 19, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Byline: LUCY MAYHEW HIGH blood pressure is the most common cause of...failure-related deaths linked to it. Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood...million people in the UK have high blood pressure, or hypertension, but only ten...