ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE

This study tested whether providing home-delivered DASH diet groceries, with help from a dietitian, could lower blood pressure in Black adults living in urban areas with limited access to healthy food. 180 participants with elevated blood pressure but not on medication took part.…

This study tested a black seed extract (Nisatol®) in 50 perimenopausal women with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood sugar and blood pressure. Over 4 months, researchers measured changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and menopausal symptoms…

This study tested whether a grape seed extract supplement called Enovita can lower blood pressure in adults with elevated blood pressure or stage 1 hypertension. Eighty participants took either the supplement or a placebo twice daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in b…

This study looked at whether Baduanjin, a gentle traditional exercise, can help lower blood pressure in people with high-normal readings. Over 200 adults aged 40 and older practiced Baduanjin for at least 30 minutes, five days a week, for a year. Researchers measured blood pressu…

This study tested whether soaking your legs in hot water after a 30-minute walk can lower blood pressure better than exercise or heat alone. Twenty adults with slightly high blood pressure completed four different sessions: walking plus a lukewarm bath, walking plus a hot bath, h…

This study tested whether helping people sleep longer (through sleep hygiene and extending sleep time) could lower their blood pressure during sleep. 66 adults who slept less than 7 hours per night took part. Researchers measured blood pressure during sleep and awake periods at t…

This study created a registry of 200 overweight children and young adults with high blood pressure to track their heart health over time. Researchers collected medical information from clinic visits to understand how weight affects the heart. No treatments or interventions were g…