High Triglycerides Are a Major Risk Factor for Heart Attacks and Diabetes

Aggressive Treatment of High Blood Pressure

At the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions (November 13, 2023), researchers presented the results of the 11,255 patient ESPRIT trial of patients who also had diabetes and/or a past history of a stroke. When they were treated very aggressively for three...
High Triglycerides Are a Major Risk Factor for Heart Attacks and Diabetes

Low-Salt Diet to Help Lower Blood Pressure

A new study found that reducing daily sodium (salt) intake by one teaspoon per day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in as little as a week (JAMA, Nov 11, 2023). The study participants were 213 adults, ages 50-75, who had: • normal blood pressure, or •...