Grant Allows Researcher to Examine High Blood Pressure in Women
Discusses increasing rates of hypertension and uncontrolled blood pressure in women. Also reports a grant from National Institute on Aging "to study how the sympathetic nervous system
controls blood flow and blood pressure in women as they age".
from University of Arkansas Daily News October 7 2008 "Normal Weight Obese" May Increase Risk of Hypertension and other health problems.
Nutrition Notes: Normal Weight but Obese?
Discusses concerns presented at the American College of Cardiology that increased body fat in many adults may increase risk factors for diabetes and hypertension by increasing cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar and markers of inflammation.