Understanding major causes of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common but dangerous condition. It often has no symptoms, which is why it’s called the...
You should avoid these fats for better blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What you eat plays a...
Can common blood pressure drugs harm men’s health?
Keeping blood pressure at a healthy level is very important for protecting your heart. This is especially true for men, who may face unique...
Why systolic blood pressure is very important for heart health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious issues.
For many...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers increase depression risk?
A major new study from the Berlin Institute of Health has brought fresh insight into how beta-blockers—a common type of heart medicine—affect mental health.
This...
Aggressive blood pressure treatment may harm older people, study shows
Doctors usually try to lower high blood pressure quickly, especially in hospitals, because it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks or...
Women on this blood pressure drug may face higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna has found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure might be at a higher risk...
A new way of thinking about blood pressure could save your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects millions of people and...
Why beta-blockers may be more dangerous for women with high blood pressure
Many people take medicine called beta-blockers to control high blood pressure.
These drugs help lower the risk of heart disease, which is a major cause...
Dangerous body fat you can’t see may be harming your heart
A large new study from McMaster University has revealed that fat stored deep in the body, such as around the organs and in the...