Can blood pressure drugs affect sleep and mental health?
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Sleep helps our bodies recover, supports brain function,...
New drug shows promise for treating uncontrolled high blood pressure
A new blood pressure medication called lorundrostat has shown promising results in reducing blood pressure among patients whose hypertension is not well controlled, according to a...
Exercises avoid if you have high blood pressure
Staying active is one of the best ways to manage high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Regular exercise helps your heart become stronger, so...
Screening for irregular heartbeats and high blood pressure could prevent strokes
A group of 29 international medical experts is calling for a major change in how we screen for heart disease.
In a recent review published...
Scientists find 20 new genetic markers to predict and prevent heart attacks and strokes
Swedish scientists have discovered 20 genetic changes that increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, a condition where fatty deposits, or plaques, build up in the...
High blood pressure alone can cause kidney damage early
New research from the Medical University of Vienna has found that high blood pressure can directly cause structural damage to the kidneys—even in people...
Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure and diabetes
If you’re living with high blood pressure or diabetes—or both—what you eat can make a big difference in your health. These two conditions are...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice, study finds
A large new study from Columbia University has found that one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for high blood pressure, known as ACE...
Why you should lie down when measuring blood pressure
Most of us are used to getting our blood pressure checked while sitting at the doctor’s office. But new research shows that this common...
Common blood pressure drug linked to bowel issues, study finds
Diverticulosis, a condition where small pouches form in the walls of the intestine, is especially common in older adults. Though often harmless, it can...