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Australian Doctor,  January, 2006  

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By Bianca Nogrady

HOT NIGHTS BOOST BLOOD PRESSURE

CHANGES in air temperature can have significant impact on blood pressure, particularly in the elderly.

A study showed that while systolic BP was significantly lower during hot weather and higher in cold temperatures, the reverse was true for night-time systolic BP.

The researchers said the results might have implications for seasonal modulation of antihypertensive treatment.

Hypertension 2005; online.

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