Do Heart Attack Patients Still Need Beta Blockers?
A major international study is questioning one of the oldest and most routine treatments given after a heart attack.
Researchers say many patients with uncomplicated...
Why Beetroot Juice Can Keep Your Blood Pressure Healthy
A new study suggests that one of the keys to healthy blood pressure in older adults may actually begin inside the mouth.
Researchers from the...
Keeping Blood Pressure Stable Could Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Scientists have long known that high blood pressure can damage the heart and blood vessels. But growing research now shows that it can also...
Could Your Daily Coffee Habit Actually Protect Your Blood Pressure?
Millions of people around the world begin their mornings with coffee or tea. These drinks are deeply connected to daily life, helping people wake...
The Surprising Truth About Potatoes, Fries, and Blood Pressure
Potatoes are one of the world’s most popular foods. People enjoy them in many different ways, including baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, potato...
Simple Talks About Alcohol May Help Lower Blood Pressure
A new study from Kaiser Permanente suggests that even short conversations with doctors about alcohol use may help people with high blood pressure drink...
Beetroot Juice May Help Older People Lower Blood Pressure
A simple daily habit involving beetroot juice may help older adults improve their blood pressure, according to a new study from the University of...
Beans and Tofu May Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
Eating more beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and other soy foods may help lower the risk of high blood pressure, according to a large new...
New Procedure May Help Treat Hard-to-Control High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is becoming one of the world’s biggest health problems.
Millions of people live with the condition, and many struggle to keep it...
Diabetes Drug Could Lowering Blood Pressure and Protect the Heart
A drug originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes may also help lower blood pressure, according to a study presented at a major medical...