What exercise to avoid if you have high blood pressure
Exercise is one of the best ways to manage high blood pressure. It helps make your heart stronger and improves how your blood flows....
Tea, apples, and dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure
We may now have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea, a few bites of dark chocolate, or a crunchy apple.
A new...
Lowering blood pressure below 120 may prevent more heart attacks and strokes
A new study has found that lowering the top number in your blood pressure reading—called systolic blood pressure—to less than 120 mm Hg can...
Common blood pressure drug may be linked to eye disease, study finds
A recent study has found a possible link between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of glaucoma, a serious...
A new way to cure high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem. It can lead to heart disease, strokes, and other dangerous conditions. It’s like...
Why lying down to check your blood pressure could save your heart
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of your overall health. Usually, doctors check it while you’re sitting.
But a new study shows...
Mixing low-dose drugs may improve blood pressure health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing through your blood vessels is too strong. If it stays...
A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Americans love salty foods. From pizza and chips to burgers and even bread, salt is found in almost everything we eat. But while it...
Which blood pressure number matters more? It depends on your age
Blood pressure readings always include two numbers. The top number is called systolic pressure. It shows how much force your heart uses to push...
Managing these 8 things can lower early death risk in high blood pressure
A new study led by researchers at Tulane University has found that people with high blood pressure may be able to significantly reduce—or even...