Why the bottom number in blood pressure matters for dementia risk
A recent study has found that the bottom number in a blood pressure reading—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be more important for brain health...
This food may give you healthier waist size, lower blood pressure, better blood sugar
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains a day may help middle-aged and...
These common drugs may make high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the force of blood...
Could a common blood pressure medicine raise risk of vision loss?
A new study from the UK suggests that a widely used blood pressure medicine—Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)—may be linked to a higher risk of...
Can blood pressure medicine affect your bowel health?
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects about one in every ten people around the world. It increases the risk of...
Keeping blood pressure low may help older adults live healthier lives
High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels stays too high for too...
Blood pressure drug shows promise for slowing aging and extending life
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered that a common blood pressure medication, rilmenidine, may help slow the aging process and extend lifespan....
Common blood pressure drug may be linked to this skin disease
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes red, dry, and scaly patches that can be...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can prevent heart disease, study finds
Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution, and many people are now turning to advanced weight-loss medications like Ozempic for help.
These drugs belong...
High blood pressure can harm kidneys early—even without diabetes
A new study from the Medical University of Vienna has found that high blood pressure (hypertension) can cause early damage to the kidneys—even in...