Drinks that can help lower blood pressure and ones to avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and stroke if...
Standing more won’t prevent heart disease, could cause circulatory issues
Many people are turning to standing desks and other ways to avoid sitting too much, hoping to stay healthier and lower the risks associated...
Can mouthwash change your blood pressure?
Have you ever thought that using mouthwash could affect more than just your oral health? It might sound hard to believe, but new research...
New developments in high blood pressure drugs you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, which...
Reducing systolic blood pressure below this number can prevent heart disease
Researchers have made a significant discovery: closely managing blood pressure can greatly lower the risk of heart problems, particularly for people who are at...
Retired journalist fell asleep doing a crossword. He woke up amid a stroke.
Avid local politics follower and retired journalist Paul Krueger had a full day. He sat in on a San Diego City Council meeting, swam...
Scientists find new cause of deadly heart rhythm disorders
Researchers at The Ohio State University have made a breakthrough in understanding why certain heart rhythm disorders, known as calmodulinopathies, can be so dangerous.
Their...
Common blood pressure drug may bring health risks
Researchers at Columbia University have been closely studying chlorthalidone, a common medication used to lower high blood pressure. Their ongoing research aims to find...
This vitamin can help manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Managing it can be...
Early rheumatoid arthritis is strongly linked to high blood pressure
A recent study highlights that people with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high chance of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension.
The findings were...