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...
This food linked to better heart health and blood pressure in older adults
A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...
Healthier blood pressure means lower dementia risk, study finds
A team of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions conducted a study on the relationship between blood pressure control and brain health....
Tips for recognizing, living with and preventing atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure.
It's the...
Scientists find new way to control high blood pressure
A new device using ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys might help people with high blood pressure manage their condition more effectively....
Uncovering the causes of sudden cardiac arrest: what you need to know
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a frightening and often deadly event where the heart suddenly stops beating.
This can happen without warning, leading to a...
New wireless pacemaker could protect heart health
A dual-chamber wireless pacemaker has shown reliable performance over three months, according to an international clinical trial led by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine...
This blood pressure trend in the elderly shows early death risk
Normally, people's blood pressure goes up from childhood until middle age. However, scientists have not been as sure about what happens to blood pressure...
This pain relief drug may harm blood pressure health
Your blood pressure is measured with two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure is the force when the heart's ventricles pump blood out, while...
Understanding treatments for congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should. This can cause symptoms like shortness...