Foods to avoid for high blood pressure in seniors
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue for seniors and can lead to serious problems like heart disease, stroke, and kidney...
Common drug for oral diseases may increase risk of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition affecting about one in five adults worldwide and is a major risk factor for serious...
Cocoa may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A recent study from the University of Surrey has found that cocoa flavanols, compounds found in cocoa, can reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness—but...
New discovery shows key contributor to high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem affecting millions of adults in the United States. It’s often called the "silent killer"...
How potatoes affect you blood pressure health
Potatoes are a favorite food for many people around the world, but some worry about how eating them might impact health, particularly blood pressure...
Why blood pressure spikes at the doctor’s office: understanding white coat hypertension
Have you ever had your blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office and been surprised to see it higher than normal?
But when you measure...
Beware the snowstorm: Shoveling could trigger heart attacks, expert says
Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, but shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly.
According...
When college senior’s heart stopped while playing basketball, help happened to be nearby
Until Jio Rodriguez was wheeled into the operating room for open-heart surgery last Valentine's Day, he'd never seen his brother Brian Rodriguez cry.
But February...
Scientists find a new target to fight high blood pressure in older people
Hypertension, or chronic high blood pressure, is a major cause of heart disease, which claims countless lives worldwide every day. Despite advances in medical...
What causes high systolic blood pressure?
High systolic blood pressure, commonly referred to as hypertension, is a widespread condition that significantly raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other...