Common drugs for heart disease and high blood pressure can harm sleep
Getting enough sleep is essential for good health. Sleep helps our bodies recover, keeps our minds sharp, and plays a key role in overall...
Fruits and vegetables can lower blood pressure and protect heart and kidneys
A new study has found that eating more fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure and improve both heart and kidney health, especially...
B vitamins may help lower drug-resistant high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. While medications help many manage their...
A common blood pressure drug may help people live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered that a drug called rilmenidine might help people live longer and stay healthier as they age....
Common cause of high systolic blood pressure you need to know
High systolic blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension, is a serious health condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications.
The...
Blood pressure drug may increase bleeding risk in these people
A new study published in JAMA has raised concerns about the safety of certain blood pressure medications for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a common type of irregular...
Protein in plants? It’s in there – and here’s why you should try it
Protein. It's what's for dinner.
But many consumers are realizing they don't need a steak on the table for protein. Instead, they're turning their tastes...
Common blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a possible link between a common type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of suicide.
The...
This common snack can strongly harm blood pressure
A recent discovery from Linköping University in Sweden has revealed a surprising fact about licorice: even small amounts can raise blood pressure. This adds...
Choosing the safer drug for high blood pressure
A new study from Columbia University has examined two common drugs used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide. The study, which took...