Understanding the cause of white coat high blood pressure
White coat hypertension is a condition where a person's blood pressure readings are higher when taken in a medical setting, such as a doctor’s...
Does high blood pressure cause long-term kidney damage?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
While many people know that high blood pressure can lead...
Red onion skin extract can reduce blood pressure, study finds
A recent study from the University of Bonn found that an extract from red onion skin could help reduce high blood pressure in overweight...
The psychology behind high blood pressure anxiety
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects many people worldwide.
But did you know that anxiety can also...
How to manage heart disease with plant-based diets
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but there are ways to manage and even reduce the risk of heart...
Caffeine and high blood pressure: What you need to know
Many of us enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a caffeinated soda in the afternoon to help us stay awake and...
Lower blood pressure number linked neuroticism, study finds
High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but it is also associated with psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, and...
All in the family: 3 generations take on the same defective heart valve
Around the time a cardiologist diagnosed Keri Mathew with a heart problem at age 4, her dad once again failed the physical required to...
Commonly used high blood pressure drugs may not treat you well
A recent study from Columbia University has revealed that the commonly prescribed first-line treatment for high blood pressure, ACE inhibitors, may not be as...
How high blood pressure and diabetes are connected
High blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes are two common health conditions that often occur together, and understanding the connection between them is important for...