How dark chocolate helps lower blood pressure
For many, chocolate is a favorite treat, but did you know that dark chocolate could actually be good for your heart?
Research has shown that...
A new way to find heart disease risk from body fat
Most people are aware of the risks of carrying too much fat around the waist and hips, but there’s another kind of fat—hidden around...
Can avocados help control high blood pressure?
Avocados have earned their place as a popular superfood, thanks to their creamy texture, mild flavor, and impressive health benefits.
Among these benefits, research suggests...
How do high blood pressure drugs affect your kidney health?
A study from the University of Virginia suggests that long-term use of certain medications commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and heart failure may...
Blood pressure drugs may strongly impact brain health
Researchers from the University of Minnesota have uncovered an unexpected benefit of blood pressure medications: they can enhance the brain's natural opioid system.
This discovery...
Eating various proteins in your diet may lower high blood pressure risk
A study from Southern Medical University suggests that eating a balanced diet with protein from various sources can help reduce the risk of developing...
Blood pressure drug beta-blockers linked to heart failure in women
A recent study has found that women with hypertension who take beta-blockers may face a higher risk of heart failure than men when they...
Why high blood pressure numbers might not always be alarming
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious...
Scientists find a natural cure for high blood pressure
Researchers from Pantox Laboratories propose that fasting could help reverse high blood pressure naturally by disrupting harmful metabolic cycles.
While a high-salt diet is widely...
Many people with hypertension may use drugs that raise blood pressure
Researchers at Harvard have discovered that nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure (hypertension) may unknowingly take medications for other conditions that...