Lowering blood pressure more than usual could save lives, study finds
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It happens when the force of blood pushing...
New minimally invasive procedure could help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure is becoming more common worldwide and can be very difficult to manage.
While eating healthier, being active, and taking medicine can help,...
10 delicious foods that can help lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious illnesses.
One of the...
17-year study shows safer choice between two top blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. If it is not treated, it can lead...
These professionals are secret weapons for blood pressure control
A new global study from Tulane University has found that pharmacists and community health workers are the most successful at helping patients manage high...
Scientists find safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health issue in the United States. It affects more than 116 million adults and...
Long-term high blood pressure raises stroke risk, study shows
High blood pressure has long been known to increase the risk of stroke.
But a new study from Michigan Medicine shows that it's not just...
Understanding major causes of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that greatly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke,...
Why pulse pressure plays a big role in blood pressure and heart health
When we talk about blood pressure, we often focus on two numbers: the top number (systolic pressure) and the bottom number (diastolic pressure).
These tell...
This daily food helps slow aging effects on waist, blood sugar, and blood pressure
A new study from Tufts University has shown that eating more whole grains can make a big difference in your health, especially as you...