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Important News for People Coping With Or At Risk for High Blood Pressure By: Biocentric Health Research StaffTwo new studies were recently published on High Blood Pressure. University of Chicago Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience Study In a study involving 229 subjects between the ages of 50 and 68 years, conducted at the University of Chicago Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience, feelings of loneliness were found to be associated with increases in systolic blood pressure (SBP). The Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience researchers assessed perceived levels of loneliness using the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale and other co-occurring psychosocial factors, such as depressive symptoms, perceived stress, social support, and hostility were assessed using questionnaires. The Researchers found that just over half of the subjects were considered at least 'moderately lonely' and had more elevated systolic blood pressure than subjects who reported less feelings of loneliness. The relationship between loneliness and blood pressure appeared to strengthen with increasing age. The increase in blood pressure was most notable among the 15% of subjects who were considered 'highly lonely.' Their systolic blood pressure readings were found to be 10-30 mm Hg higher than subjects considered the least lonely. The implication of this study, suggests that loneliness may be associated with elevated systolic blood pressure, especially in older adults, which may in turn increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research Study Conducted by Dr. Harry G. Preuss, Georgetown University Medical Center (Published Journal of the American College of Nutrition) The Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported study results from Dr. Harry Preuss's research into cinnamon's role in reducing systolic blood pressure (SBP). Dr. Preuss found that adding aqueous (water-processed) cinnamon extract was found to reduce SBP. The effects of cinnamon appeared to be dose-dependent. In addition, circulating insulin concentrations were lowered, while blood glucose did not appear to be affected.
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