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What Young People Should Know About Stroke Risks
Those with a history of adolescent high blood pressure had over twice the odds of having a stroke – even after accounting for other risk factors, such as BMI at adolescence and diabetes status throughout adulthood.
Source: WebMD Health - July 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

High BP More Challenging for Older Women, Younger Men
Altogether, nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, increasing their risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and other health complications.
Source: WebMD Health - September 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'Couch Potato' Lifestyles Cause Up to 8% of Global Deaths
Physical inactivity is a known risk factor for premature death and several non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and several cancers.
Source: WebMD Health - March 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hispanic People at Risk for Heart Disease Going Untreated
Even after suffering a stroke, many Hispanic Americans still have uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure or other conditions that raise their risk of a repeat one, a new study finds.
Source: WebMD Health - March 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Untreated High Blood Pressure a Growing Problem
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is becoming more common among Americans, putting them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study shows.
Source: WebMD Health - September 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

More Than 4 in 10 Americans Are Now Obese: CDC
Much more than just a cosmetic issue, obesity is associated with type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, arthritis, gallbladder disease and more, according to the U.S. National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Source: WebMD Health - February 27, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

High Blood Pressure at Doctor's Could Signal Danger
People who had untreated “white-coat hypertension” had double the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke compared with people with normal blood pressure.
Source: WebMD Health - June 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

More Women Snore Than Is Reported
The underreporting may contribute to the underdiagnosis in women of obstructive sleep apnea, which can lead to high blood pressure, stroke and other health issues.
Source: WebMD Health - April 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Scientists Find 500 More Genes That Influence BP
High blood pressure, which is a risk factor for stroke and heart disease, claimed almost 8 million lives around the world in 2015 alone, the researchers noted.
Source: WebMD Health - September 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA Calls for Less Salt in Processed Foods
Agency sets short- and long-term goals in effort to cut Americans' risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke
Source: WebMD Health - June 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The Risks of Belly Fat
Got a big belly? You may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and cancer.
Source: WebMD Health - July 31, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Folic Acid May Help Ward Off Stroke in People With High Blood Pressure
Chinese study found significantly lower rates in those who got an extra supply of the nutrient
Source: WebMD Health - March 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Blood Pressure Meds Lower Heart, Stroke Risks in Diabetics: Analysis
Patients did better even if they didn't actually have high blood pressure
Source: WebMD Health - February 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nearly 30 Percent of Americans Have High Blood Pressure: CDC
While awareness has grown, experts say more people need treatment to prevent heart disease, stroke
Source: WebMD Health - April 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news