Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice, study finds
Many people take medicine every day to lower high blood pressure and protect their heart. But a new study from Columbia University says that...
Teen high blood pressure may predict heart risk decades later, study finds
A new study from Linköping University in Sweden shows that even slightly high blood pressure during the teenage years can raise the risk of...
Poor sleep may raise high blood pressure risk in older women
A new study has found that sleep problems are strongly linked to high blood pressure in women who have gone through menopause.
The research was...
Going to bed at the same time may help lower blood pressure
A new study from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences suggests that something as simple as going to bed at the same time...
Why your blood pressure reading in doctor’s clinic might be wrong
Have you ever gone to the doctor and felt surprised by your blood pressure reading? If it seemed too high or too low, you’re...
Older blood pressure drug may be safer and more effective, study finds
A large study from Columbia University has found that many doctors may be using the wrong starting drug to treat high blood pressure.
The study...
These two sleep issues together may raise your high blood pressure risk
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that people who suffer from both sleep apnea and insomnia are more likely to...
A handful of nuts a day could protect your heart and more
A new study from Imperial College London has found that eating just a small handful of nuts every day can bring big health benefits.
The...
Natural supplements that may help lower your blood pressure
In today’s busy world, more people than ever are looking for better ways to manage their blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a...
A common blood pressure pill might help you live longer
As people get older, their bodies begin to slow down. Cells don’t repair as well, and the risk of illness goes up.
Scientists have been...