Scientists find new cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. It happens when the force of blood pushing against...
One blood pressure pill may cause more side effects, study finds
A new study from Columbia University has brought important news for people taking medication for high blood pressure.
This large study followed over 730,000 people...
Here is the right blood pressure target for people over 60
As people get older, taking care of their blood pressure becomes more important—but also more complicated. Blood pressure is the force of your blood...
Blood pressure drug shows promise for slowing aging
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made a discovery that could reshape how we think about aging. They found that rilmenidine, a common...
Modified DASH diet lowers blood pressure in type 2 diabetes
In 2021, about 38.1 million adults in the United States were living with diagnosed diabetes, and the vast majority—around 90% to 95%—had type 2...
Foods to avoid for healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem, especially in older adults. If it's not managed well, it can lead...
Vitamin B shows promise in managing tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common yet serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. When left untreated, it...
Symptoms of severely high blood pressure everyone should know
Blood pressure is a vital sign of your overall health. It tells us how much force your blood uses to push against the walls...
These daily habits help prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent” condition because it usually has no obvious symptoms. Yet it affects millions of people...
Lowering blood pressure strongly reduces dementia risk, study confirms
Dementia is now the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, placing a heavy burden on families, healthcare systems, and economies.
As there are still no...