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9 Jun 2020 02:19 AM EST
A new study shows that older adults can extend their lives by taking blood pressure medications as prescribed. The data supporting the findings were published Monday in the journal Hypertension. Researchers said; "our findings definitely suggest that even in very frail people, anti-hypertensive treatment reduces the risk of death". Researchers found that adults who used blood pressure medicine as prescribed lowered their risk for death by up to 44%. UPI reports that over 60% of all Americans over age 65 are living with high blood pressure.
Health experts say the United States could potentially see 200,000 deaths due to the coronavirus by September. According to Reuters, U.S. coronavirus cases surpassed 2 million on Wednesday as states... More
NASCAR announced on Wednesday that they are banning the Confederate flag from all racing events. The decision comes amid nationwide and international protests over the May 25th killing of George... More
The popular music festivals Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020. Public health officials for Riverside County, California announced the cancellations on Wednesday. According to Business... More