Chinese heart-healthy eating plan cuts blood pressure in just 4 weeks
Scientists from Peking University and collaborating institutions have found that a heart-healthy Chinese diet may significantly reduce high blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension,...
Best diets to lower high blood pressure, according to science
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.
Alongside medication and...
Common blood pressure drug may reduce seizures in Alzheimer’s patients
Scientists have discovered how a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease may also trigger seizures by disrupting the brain’s energy supply.
The findings, from researchers...
High-Polyphenol olive oil could help lower blood pressure
Researchers from La Trobe University have found that extra virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols may help lower blood pressure in healthy adults.
The study,...
Birth control can reduce PCOS symptoms without added heart or diabetes risk
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania brings relief to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
It shows that taking birth control pills—either alone...
DASH diet cuts 10-year heart disease risk in just 8 weeks, study finds
Scientists from Harvard Medical School and other institutions have found that the DASH diet may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease within just...
Anti-inflammatory foods may help prevent heart disease, study finds
Your heart—the tireless engine that keeps you going—deserves the best care possible. Growing evidence suggests that chronic inflammation plays a key role in heart...
Why are so few older people getting proper blood pressure treatment?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects many adults in the United States.
If left untreated, it can...
A new method to treat uncontrolled high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a major health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes,...
Scientists reveal the best daily habits to beat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is often described as a silent threat because it can quietly lead to serious health problems such as heart disease and...