How high is too high? Blood pressure and heart disease risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t cause obvious symptoms but can quietly damage...
Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity
A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society shows that taking vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older...
Understanding high blood pressure drug side effects
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It can be dangerous if...
Lower diastolic blood pressure may help protect aging brains
A new study from the University of Miami has found an important link between blood pressure and brain health, especially as we grow older.
The...
B vitamins may help lower drug-resistant high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a major cause of heart disease and stroke. For many...
Blood pressure drops naturally in the years before death
We know that blood pressure usually rises from childhood into middle age. But until now, scientists weren’t sure what happens to blood pressure as...
A common hormone may be a root cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 1.5 billion people around the world. It’s one of the leading causes of heart...
Foods to avoid for healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart attacks and strokes. While medicine...
A single shot could help control high blood pressure for months
High blood pressure is a common health issue that affects many people. Right now, the main way to manage it is by taking pills...
This high blood pressure drug may help people live longer
Rilmenidine is a drug that doctors often prescribe to treat high blood pressure. But now, researchers believe it might do more than just control...