Blood Pressure
A Simple Polypill to Change Lives
A polypill with one anti-hypertensive drug and one statin has the power to dramatically reduce cardiovascular risk and events in those around us at an extremely affordable, low cost.
Personal Air Purifiers Do Make a Difference to Blood Pressure
Since we can't depend on the system to help with reduction of traffic related air pollution, it is worth investing in personal air purifiers at home and in the office
The Cardiovascular Syndemic - 5 Threats, 1 Battle
High blood pressure, high fasting plasma glucose, high lipids, smoking and overweight/obesity are the 5 epidemics that together form a syndemic that needs to be tackled together and aggressively.
Is It Too Late to Change or Can We Turn Things Around Even after Age 55?
It is never too late to change. As with physical activity, if we stop smoking and start controlling blood pressure, even after the age of 55, significant benefits still accrue.
Physical Activity Update - I (Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cancers, Falls, Sleep, Dementia)
Updated data on the impact of physical activity on blood pressure, diabetes, sleep, cancers, falls and dementia
Living on Main Roads can Raise Your Blood Pressure
Exposure to road traffic noise and air pollution increases both systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Measuring Your Own Blood Pressure at Home
Everyone should learn how to measure their own blood pressure at home.
Bad Gums and High Blood Pressure
Bad gums (periodontitis) increase the risk of high blood pressure
Physical Activity and Blood Pressure
Physical activity helps with blood pressure control
