This blood pressure drug may raise heart failure risk in women
A new study from the University of Bologna has found that women who take beta-blockers for high blood pressure may be at a higher...
Fitness trackers could help detect sleep apnea and high blood pressure
Over 70 million Americans wear fitness trackers to monitor steps, sleep, and heart rate. A new study suggests these popular devices could soon do...
Chronic pain may quietly raise your high blood pressure risk
Chronic pain is something many adults live with every day. It can come from the back, neck, hips, knees, stomach, or even the whole...
How low should blood pressure go?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and...
Why your blood pressure reading might be wrong—and how to fix it
Taking your blood pressure with a cuff is something millions of people do every day. But a new study shows this common method may...
The worst foods for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue, especially among older adults. It can strain the heart, damage blood vessels, and increase...
How often should you check your blood pressure at home?
Keeping an eye on your blood pressure at home is a smart and important way to manage high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
This condition...
This blood pressure drug may help you live longer
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have made a surprising discovery. A common medicine used for high blood pressure, called rilmenidine, may help slow...
Which blood pressure drug is safer? Study reveals a clear winner
A large study lasting 17 years and involving more than 730,000 people has brought new information about two common blood pressure drugs—chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
These...
B vitamins might help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study from the University of Maine has found that certain B vitamins might help lower blood pressure, especially for people who don’t...