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News articles before July 2019
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Exercise effective at cutting high blood pressure
19 December 2018
The first major review to compare blood pressure medicines with a change in lifestyle shows promising results – we speak to the authors
London researchers discover 535 new blood pressure gene regions
15 December 2018
The discovery brings the total number of gene regions known to affect blood pressure to over 1,000, guiding scientists towards more personalised treatments
Potassium-based Salt Replacers
27 November 2018
We join UK charities to support the use of potassium-based sodium replacers for lowering salt intake and blood pressure
High blood pressure could be linked to Alzheimer’s disease
15 October 2018
A new study looking at brain tissue is another piece of the puzzle about how high blood pressure might affect the brain
Our leaflets have a new look
14 October 2018
We’ve redesigned our blood pressure leaflets with thanks to the Big Lottery Fund
Know Your Numbers! Week goes in search of those who don’t know their blood pressure numbers
14 October 2018
Our recent survey found that two thirds of Brits are missing out on one of the simplest ways to prevent heart attacks and strokes, and we set out to change that
Smoking can cause atrial fibrillation
14 October 2018
Researchers find smoking causes a type of irregular heart beat which is known to lead to stroke, especially when combined with high blood pressure
Take on the London Marathon 2019
14 October 2018
We have charity places available for 2019’s London Marathon, so this could be your chance to “feel like a hero” like our runner, JP
“Remarkable” long-term effects of blood pressure medicines
11 October 2018
Important new study results show that medicines to lower blood pressure and cholesterol help prevent stroke deaths in people with high blood pressure – even ten years after the study ended
3-in-1 pill
21 August 2018
New 3-in-1 pill shows promise for high blood pressure
Be a part of Know Your Numbers! Week 2018
26 July 2018
We’re on a mission to beat high blood pressure, and we need your help. Get involved with this year’s Know Your Numbers! Week from 10-16 September
See the innovations in the food industry at Food Matters Live 2018
26 July 2018
We are delighted to be supporting Food Matters Live 2018 at London’s ExCeL this November. Register your place at the event for free
NICE guidelines helping to prevent heart attacks and strokes
26 July 2018
UK health experts demonstrate how their guidelines on cardiovascular disease help to prevent illness, and call for greater uptake
Global campaigners take on salt in Malaysia and China
26 July 2018
Global health experts take on high salt diets and high blood pressure in countries where it’s needed the most
Home monitoring helps to control blood pressure
26 July 2018
New evidence supporting home blood pressure monitoring could make it a key part of blood pressure management
The salads that are saltier than pizza
26 July 2018
New survey finds ready-made salads are so salty they put our health at risk
Active 10 app helps adults get active
13 June 2018
Active 10 app helps adults get active this summer, starting with just 10 minutes of brisk walking
Reduction in salt intake DOES lower blood pressure and disease risk
1 May 2018
Eating less salt DOES lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new review which challenges paradoxical studies
Major new study supports 24-hour home blood pressure monitoring
19 April 2018
Changing the way blood pressure is measured will save lives, according to scientists from University College London
Salt raises your blood pressure, even if you eat a healthy diet
9 April 2018
New research supports eating less salt as the most important thing you can do to lower your blood pressure
"It’s no good quitting now" – campaigners call for renewed efforts on salt reduction
9 April 2018
Action on Salt urged the Government and food industry to step up their efforts to add less salt to our food during Salt Awareness Week
Looking after your personal information
3 April 2018
We’ve updated our data protection and privacy policies ready for the new data protection laws that come into force in May
PHE supports vaping while new research shows just one cigarette a day is harmful
2 April 2018
Public Health England have released a new report showing e-cigarettes reduce harm to smokers, meanwhile new research shows even one cigarette a day causes heart disease and stroke
AIM HY INFORM – a new trial aiming for personalised blood pressure medicine
2 April 2018
Researchers begin a new study looking for the best blood pressure treatment for people from different ethnic backgrounds
Register your interest for Know Your Numbers! Week 2018
2 April 2018
It’s time to register to host a Pressure Station for this year’s Know Your Numbers! Week, taking place from 10-16 September 2018
“Britain needs to go on a diet”
2 April 2018
Public Health England announce plans to cut the nation's calorie intake as new evidence shows we eat 300 extra calories every day
Take part in May Measurement Month 2018
15 March 2018
We are supporting May Measurement Month, a worldwide screening programme raising awareness of high blood pressure, and you could be a part of it
Chinese meals “should carry a health warning”
14 March 2018
Experts call for health warnings on Chinese ready meals and takeaways after finding they can contain more salt than five Big Macs
NICE to consider a lower threshold for diagnosing high blood pressure
12 March 2018
After the US lowered the cut-off for diagnosing and treating high blood pressure from 140 to 130mmHg systolic, the UK could be set to follow suit
A healthy diet can offset genetic risk for obesity
31 January 2018
Researchers find that people who are genetically predisposed to weight gain could benefit the most from a healthy diet
The US lower their target blood pressure
29 January 2018
New US guidelines lower the cut-off point for diagnosing high blood pressure to 130/80mmHg
Get ready for Salt Awareness Week
29 January 2018
Help to lower the nation’s blood pressure, spread the word about salt and set up an awareness-raising event
Americans exposed to saltier bread than brits
29 January 2018
New paper shows the US still has work to do in reducing the amount of salt in bread products
Anticoagulants prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation patients
29 January 2018
A major review confirms that direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are better than warfarin at preventing stroke in people with atrial fibrillation
Blood pressure action plan update
9 January 2018
Blood pressure experts update their action plan to tackle high blood pressure