Most older people with high blood pressure aren’t getting the right treatment
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health concern that affects many adults in the United States.
If it’s not treated, it can...
This arm position could give you wrong blood pressure readings
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that something as simple as where you rest your arm during a blood pressure test...
High blood pressure is linked to early cognitive decline
A recent preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered new insights into how hypertension, or high blood pressure, can damage the brain well...
This mineral can help lower your blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem. If it is not treated, it can lead to serious issues like...
How blood pressure drugs could affect your gut health
Diverticulosis is a condition that causes small pouches or bulges to form in the lining of the intestines.
It happens more often as people get...
What blood pressure number is best for heart health in older people?
High blood pressure is a common concern for older adults, but what level is best for maintaining heart health?
A recent study aimed to answer...
It’s safe to delay some heart stent procedures in a heart attack, study finds
When someone has a heart attack, doctors need to act fast. A heart attack happens when a coronary artery—one of the blood vessels supplying...
Childhood high blood pressure doubles in 20 years, putting millions at risk
A major global study has found that the number of children and teenagers with high blood pressure has nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020.
This...
New research suggests a natural way to lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems, especially as people get older.
It raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes,...
Common painkiller paracetamol may raise blood pressure risk
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the most popular medicines for easing pain and reducing fever.
People often use it for things like headaches,...