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Study sheds light on why whales do not get brain damage when they swim

New research has shed light on why whales do not get brain damage when they swim. Scientists suggest that special blood vessels in the animals’ brains may protect them from pulses, caused by swimming, in their blood that would damage the brain. ...

22 Sept 2022 at 20:00

Local News

People over 50 in Carlow unaware of living with threat of 'silent killer' disease

A significant amount of people over the age of 50 in Carlow and across Ireland do not realise they are living with a ‘silent killer’ disease as they don't realise they are suffering from high blood pressure. It has been revealed that as many ...

10 May 2022 at 11:33

Health & Wellbeing

Know Your Numbers Week: Could stress be giving me high blood pressure?

Life can seem pretty stressful right now. From the cost of living crisis to worrying about winter, work and everything in-between, it seems there is plenty to feel frantic about. And when stress levels spike, it can feel like our pulse and ...

05 Sept 2022 at 14:56

Take high blood pressure tablets at a time that best suits you, study suggests

People should take blood pressure tablets at the time of day that suits them best, new research suggests. According to the study, whether the medication is taken in the morning or the evening does not have an impact on how effective it is....

26 Aug 2022 at 14:00

’10-minute scan can detect and cure most common cause of high blood pressure’

A 10-minute scan could allow the detection and cure of the most common cause of high blood pressure, new research suggests. Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London and Cambridge University Hospital, ...

16 Jan 2023 at 16:00

Awareness campaign to highlight threat of 'silent killer' disease

National News

Awareness campaign as many aged over 50 don't realise they have 'silent killer' disease

A significant amount of people over the age of 50 do not realise they are living with a ‘silent killer’ disease as they don't realise they are suffering from high blood pressure. It has been revealed that as many as two thirds of ...

10 May 2022 at 09:33

Six-monthly injection could replace daily tablets for people with high blood pressure

High blood pressure could be treated with an injection every six months instead of a daily tablet as part of a new trial into the condition. Scientists are testing the approach in what they said is a world first in how ...

27 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Countries will not meet salt reduction targets to protect health, says WHO

The world is off track to meet its target of reducing salt intake by almost a third by 2025, costing thousands of lives, according to a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report. In a critical study, WHO said more ...

09 Mar 2023 at 14:15

Health & Wellbeing

Wall squat exercises can help lower blood pressure, study suggests

Exercises such as “wall sits” could be the best form of activity to help people reduce blood pressure, a new study suggests. Other physical activity including cardio, resistance training and HIIT workouts are also ...

26 Jul 2023 at 08:55

Wall squat exercises can help lower blood pressure, study suggests

25 Jul 2023 at 23:30

Low birthweight increases heart disease risk, study finds

Low birthweight directly increases the risk of heart disease later in life, according to new research. A baby’s weight at birth should also be considered a risk factor for heart and circulatory diseases. ...

28 Aug 2023 at 00:01

One drink a day could raise blood pressure – study

Just one alcoholic drink a day could raise a person’s blood pressure, a new study suggests. Researchers said people should avoid alcohol altogether after finding that routinely drinking, even in small ...

31 Jul 2023 at 15:46

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