High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

You have your mother’s eyes and your father’s heart disease – now what?

Research shows that as much as half of your risk for heart disease can come from your family genes. Experts from the American Heart Association,...

Best exercises to naturally lower blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke...

Common blood pressure medications may harm men more

Managing high blood pressure is a vital step in protecting heart health, especially for men who face unique challenges with both the condition and...

This type of blood pressure drug may raise heart disease risk for women

Beta-blockers are a commonly prescribed medication for managing high blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for heart disease. However, a recent study...

Scientists find important cause of high systolic blood pressure

High systolic blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue that significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other...

How high blood pressure affects your kidneys

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, doesn’t just strain your heart; it can also harm your kidneys. The connection between high blood pressure...

Natural ways to lower cholesterol and protect your heart

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, but the good news is that there are natural ways to lower it and...

This high blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of sudden heart stoppage

A recent European study has found a surprising link between a widely used drug for high blood pressure, nifedipine, and an increased risk of...

Blood pressure declines can signal early death, study finds

For most of our lives, blood pressure tends to rise steadily from childhood through middle age. But what happens as we grow older? Scientists from...

How high blood pressure affects your brain health

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it doesn’t always show symptoms, yet it can cause serious damage throughout...