Lowering blood pressure may help prevent dementia, large study confirms
Dementia is now the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions of people and placing a heavy burden on families, healthcare systems, and...
High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes together strongly raise risk of early death
Adults in the United States who have both high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes face a far greater risk of dying—especially from heart-related...
Simple ways to lower high systolic blood pressure naturally
High systolic blood pressure—also known as the top number in a blood pressure reading—is a serious health issue. It shows how much pressure is...
How accurate is your blood pressure reading? new study raises questions
Most of us are familiar with the routine blood pressure check at the doctor’s office—a cuff wrapped around your arm, inflated until it feels...
Why brushing your teeth could help protect your heart after a heart attack
Good oral hygiene isn’t just about having clean teeth and fresh breath—it might also help protect your heart.
A new study from Tokyo Medical and...
Weight-loss surgery can help the heart, even if diabetes stays
Metabolic surgery, often called weight-loss or bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure that helps people lose a large amount of weight.
It’s usually considered by...
Study finds a new cause of heart disease
Heart disease—including heart attacks and strokes—continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
Despite the use of medications like aspirin and...
How magnesium can help lower blood pressure
Magnesium is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. It helps with many important jobs inside the body. One of these jobs...
Coffee and high blood pressure: what you need to know
If you enjoy drinking coffee but also have very high blood pressure, a recent study suggests it might be time to take a closer...
Study finds one blood pressure drug may be safer than the other
A major study from Columbia University has shed new light on the safety of two common medications used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone...