High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
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High blood pressure (Hypertension) is a condition that can be caused by lifestyle factors such as poor diet and inadequate exercise. Learn more about high blood pressure here or visit the Health24 Hypertension Centre: http://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension
High blood pressure may increase dementia risk | Health24
People with high blood pressure tend to have more dementia, but whether controlling hypertension reduces the odds of developing dementia, has not been scientifically established.
South Africans to eat less salt as new law kicks in | Health24
New salt legislation comes into effect on 30 June 2016, but most people will be unaware of the changes to their favourite snacks.
Video: Behind the scenes at a blood processing lab | Health24
Ever wondered what happens to the blood you donate? This video shows you what happens once the blood arrives at the South African National Blood Service laboratory.
Could spuds be bad for blood pressure?
Researchers suggest that replacing one serving a day of potatoes with a non-starchy vegetable might lower the risk of high blood pressure.
Infographic: What gets your blood boiling?
Do the top 20 things that annoy South Africans get your blood boiling too?
Hypertension? Coffee could increase your heart attack risk | Health24
According to a new study, people with high blood pressure who drink large amounts of coffee could increase their risk of suffering a heart attack.
High blood pressure may boost glaucoma risk
Blood vessel damage from elevated blood pressure might make the eye disease glaucoma more likely, study finds.
A cup of beetroot juice daily can reduce blood pressure | Health24
A study has found that beetroot has other health benefits: drinking 500ml of beetroot juice a day may significantly lower blood pressure.
BPA in cans tied to increased blood pressure | Health24
Bisphenol A, a chemical commonly used in the lining of cans, has been linked to an increase in blood pressure by affecting oestrogen levels in the body.
Pre-eclampsia during pregnancy may cause autism in babies | Health24
Children are twice as likely to suffer from autism or other developmental delays if their mother suffered from pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
South Africans consume too much salt | Health24
A recent study has revealed that South Africans could be facing serious health risks as their sodium intake is too high.
Where you body fat sits shows your high blood pressure risk | Health24
Those with lots of fat around their tummy are more strongly associated with high blood pressure risk than overall obesity.
The role that diet plays in managing hypertension | Health24
Diet plays an important role in preventing and treating hypertension. Read more about what to do.
90% of US children eat too much salt | Health24
A new study has found that 90% of US kids eat far more salt than the recommended guideline, putting them at greater risk of heart disease and high blood pressure in later life.