What your blood pressure numbers really mean—and why they matter
Knowing your blood pressure numbers is a key part of staying healthy. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of...
How your blood pressure could be affecting your emotional health
When your doctor checks your blood pressure, it’s more than just a number.
High blood pressure is known to harm your heart, but it may...
Lower your blood pressure the Mediterranean way: a delicious path to health
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is essential for a long and healthy life. High blood pressure and heart disease often go together and can lead...
This simple new salt could save your blood pressure and heart
Most people in America eat too much salt. Salt is made up of sodium, and eating too much sodium can lead to high blood...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden heart stoppage
A new study from Europe has found something surprising about a medicine that many people take for high blood pressure. The drug is called...
Exercises you should avoid if you have high blood pressure
Exercise is often recommended as a helpful way to manage high blood pressure, or hypertension. It strengthens the heart, improves blood flow, and can...
Best breakfast foods to help lower blood pressure naturally
What you eat in the morning can make a big difference to your health, especially your blood pressure.
A healthy breakfast gives your body the...
How cocoa, tea, and berries can protect men’s blood vessels during long sitting
Many people today spend hours sitting at desks, on the couch, or in cars. While this may feel relaxing, too much sitting can be...
Chronic pain may strongly increase high blood pressure risk
A new study has found that chronic pain may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure.
The study, published in the American Heart Association...
Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers.
Most...