Scientists discover fruits and vegetables as a natural remedy for hypertension and kidney health
A five-year study has shown that eating fruits and vegetables can greatly benefit people with hypertension.
Doctors recommend making these foods a key part of...
Diet, exercise and ‘The Stents’ contributed to his recovery after a massive heart attack
One New Year's Day, Rick St. Sauveur pulled a 10-hour shift at the supermarket where he was an assistant manager.
He felt great, even after...
9 in 10 people need better treatment for high blood pressure
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found that many individuals with high blood pressure, or hypertension, may require more intensive treatment to reduce...
EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival
A nationwide study has found that emergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt several critical best practices have higher survival rates among heart attack...
Scientists find link between thyroid treatment and heart disease risk
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the intensity of thyroid hormone treatment may be linked to an increased risk of heart-related...
High blood pressure and mental health: managing stress and anxiety
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high....
Natural vasodilators could help manage blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It increases the risk of serious health problems like heart...
How to eat to manage heart failure
Eating the right foods can make a big difference for people with heart failure.
Heart failure happens when the heart can't pump blood as well...
Both blood pressure numbers can show your dementia risk
A new study from the University of Miami, published in the journal Stroke, highlights the importance of diastolic blood pressure (DBP)—the bottom number on a...
Some hypertension medications may increase your blood pressure
Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and many are unaware of their condition. High blood pressure happens when blood flows...