This blood pressure number may predict your dementia risk
Imagine you’re at the doctor’s office, getting your blood pressure checked. After the machine squeezes your arm, it gives two numbers: the top number...
The hidden link between high blood pressure, kidney damage, and heart failure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often referred to as a "silent killer" because it doesn’t always show obvious symptoms but can cause...
She was told her heart condition made pregnancy dangerous. Her daughter just graduated college
When Tara Garcia was born, her skin was tinted blue. This meant a lack of oxygen in her body. Doctors told her parents the...
Uncontrolled high blood pressure harms these people most
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, according to statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA). This...
How alcoholism interventions help reduce high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health issues.
While lifestyle changes...
Pandemic linked to rise in babies born with heart defects
New research from City St George’s, University of London, has found a surprising link between the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in babies born...
The latest medications for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common health problems worldwide. It increases the risk of serious conditions like heart disease,...
Can long-term use of this painkiller raise blood pressure?
A study from the University of Edinburgh has revealed that long-term use of paracetamol might increase the risk of heart disease and strokes for...
Recognizing high blood pressure symptoms in women
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it can quietly cause harm to the body over years without noticeable...
Sitting too long may harm your heart, even if you exercise
We all know exercise is good for the heart, but new research shows that sitting for too long can still be harmful—even for people...