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Blood pressure patterns during pregnancy predict later hypertension risk, study finds

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Women with blood pressure levels in a range considered clinically normal during pregnancy but no mid-pregnancy drop in blood pressure face an increased risk of developing hypertension in the five years after giving birth.

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Insomnia and lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in teens

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Teenagers who do not get the recommended amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding how high blood pressure impacts your heart and learning to manage it can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall health. What Is High Blood Pressure?

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Vascular smooth muscle cell PRDM16 regulates circadian variation in blood pressure

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Disruptions of blood pressure (BP) circadian variation are closely associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Thus, gaining insights into the molecular mechanisms of BP circadian variation is essential for comprehending BP regulation.

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Study Links Microaggressions to Higher Post-Birth Blood Pressure

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9, 2025 Gender-based racism through microaggressions may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum and beyond, according to new research published in Hypertension , a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. Between these two groups, there was an average top number blood pressure difference of 7.55

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The link between sleep and blood pressure: New research sheds light on gender differences

Science Daily - Heart Disease

With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes. You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body.

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A new app to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking smartphone app that measures blood pressure using a smartphone's built-in sensors, eliminating the need for traditional cuffs. This technology can make blood pressure monitoring more accessible and convenient, especially for underserved populations.