High Blood Pressure: A Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t show obvious symptoms until it…
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Category: Hypertension
Learn about hypertension (high blood pressure), its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and effective treatments. Explore lifestyle changes, diet tips, and strategies for managing blood pressure and improving heart health.
Heart Disease in Women: Dispelling Myths and Taking Action
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women, yet there remains a widespread misconception that…
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ISH awards Collaboration Scholarships worth $5,000 to two ISH members
23 January 2025: Two early career investigators have been awarded ISH scholarships worth $5,000 to develop international collaborations which began…
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Understanding the Stages of COVID-19 and Effective Treatment at Each Stage
COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, can manifest in a variety of ways, from mild symptoms to severe respiratory distress.…
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Save Money and Time on Prescription Medications
Managing prescription costs is a key concern for many, especially for those with chronic health conditions. In this article, we’ll…
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Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Its Connection to Hypertension
When we think about the health risks associated with hypertension, the immediate concerns that come to mind are heart disease…
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The Silent Impact: How Uncontrolled Hypertension Threatens Your Brain Health
Welcome to our latest blog post on a topic that’s both crucial and often overlooked: uncontrolled hypertension and its profound…
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How to Titrate Antihypertensive Medications Based on AHA Guidelines
How to Titrate Antihypertensive Medications Based On AHA Guidelines Managing hypertension is critical for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events…
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ISH Officers part of Southern African Hypertension Society Congress
ISH members and officers were central to the recent Southern African Hypertension Society Biennial Congress held in Johannesburg from 16…
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What’s More Effective in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes?
Tonya Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, MPH,FNP-C With the rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes, prevention strategies have become a major focus…
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ISH members part of the Brazilian Society of Hypertension Meeting
ISH members were part of the Brazilian Society of Hypertension (SBH) Meeting held in São Paulo, Brazil, from 25 to 27 July.…
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Reducing Blood Pressure Naturally: Body Scan Meditation & Mindful Eating
Reducing Blood Pressure with Mindfulness: Effective, Simple Strategies Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major contributor to heart disease…
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How to Choose a Validated Blood Pressure Monitor and Monitor Your Blood Pressure Effectively
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Monitoring your blood…
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Why take blood pressure medication at the same time daily?
Managing high blood pressure (hypertension) is essential for maintaining good health, and one of the most important factors in effective…
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How Alcohol Affects Blood Pressure and Managing Alcohol Withdrawal for Hypertension
Excessive alcohol consumption is closely linked to elevated blood pressure, often leading to hypertension and a greater risk of serious…
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How GLP-1 Drugs Do More Than Help You Lose Weight
How GLP-1 Drugs Do More Than Help You Lose Weight GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and liraglutide are making waves…
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Lower Your Blood Pressure with Isometric Exercises: Evidence-Based Insights That’s Unbelievable
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. While medications are a cornerstone…
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Adrenal incidentalomas—do they need follow up?
Posted on July 5, 2019 by MaryO Are adrenal incidentalomas, which are found by chance on imaging, really harmless? In this…
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Cortisol Levels Predict Remission in Cushing’s Patients Undergoing Transsphenoidal Surgery
In patients with Cushing’s disease, removing the pituitary tumor via an endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) leads to better remission rates than…
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Cushing’s syndrome in a child
Posted on February 3, 2021 by MaryO Abstract Cushing’s syndrome is a rare entity in children. Adrenal tumour is the…
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