Geriatric Health

High Blood Pressure and Seniors: Why Doctors Might Not Treat It

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High Blood Pressure and Seniors: Why Doctors Might Not Treat It

Doctors often don’t aggressively treat high blood pressure in seniors, fearing hypertension medicines could make them prone to falls or other unwanted side effects. In the general population, cardiologists typically intervene to keep blood pressure below 130/80. They use the same approach with seniors who are in robust health. However, when it comes to frail … Read more

High Blood Pressure and Seniors: Why Doctors Might Not Treat It – Barron's

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High Blood Pressure and Seniors: Why Doctors Might Not Treat It – Barron's

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Seniors who did this were 23% less likely to end up in a nursing home

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Seniors who did this were 23% less likely to end up in a nursing home

Who knew getting a good night’s sleep each night was this important? Poor sleep quality turns out to be the one of the biggest risk factors for ending up in a nursing home, according to new research conducted among over 125,000 senior citizens in Australia. Those who got a good night’s sleep — defined as … Read more