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Tai chi is effective in managing several hypertension-related risk factors in older adults

Tai Chi Improves BP Control, Quality of Life in Older Adults

But does not help with metabolic syndrome levels, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia
Blood pressure medications may raise the risk of colorectal polyps

Risk of Colorectal Polyps Tied to Blood Pressure Medications

Risk increases with the number of antihypertensive drugs taken
Exercise has a positive effect on several measures of heart function as well as overall quality of life for patients with pulmonary hypertension

Exercise Appears Safe, Beneficial for Patients With Pulmonary HTN

Meta-analysis of supervised exercise programs with lower levels of intensity
Women with hypertension and diabetes are less likely to consult with a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner and to self-prescribe CAM

Women With HTN, Diabetes Less Likely to Use Alternative Rx

Lower odds for consulting complementary and alternative medicine practitioner, taking CAM
In normotensive young adults

Impact of Sodium, Potassium Intake Varies With BP

Increase in sodium/potassium ratio linked to increase in LV mass in young adults with pre-, hypertension
A new analysis indicates that people with type 2 diabetes are less likely to suffer myocardial infarctions

BP Meds Benefit Diabetes Patients, Even Without HTN

Although positive effect of meds smaller in participants with lower blood pressure levels
Chronic insomniacs who regularly take longer than 14 minutes to fall asleep appear to be at a significantly increased risk for hypertension

Difficulty Falling Asleep Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension

Risk up with regularly taking longer than 14 minutes to fall asleep