New hydrogel could replace pacemakers to prevent heart arrhythmias
Heart attacks are life-threatening, and the risk doesn’t end after the attack itself.
Even after recovery, about 50% to 60% of heart attack survivors face...
How potato cooking methods affect your blood pressure
Researchers at Imperial College London have found that the way potatoes are cooked plays a significant role in their impact on blood pressure.
This new...
Can anxiety cause temporary high blood pressure spikes?
Anxiety is a common emotional state characterized by feelings of tension, worry, and physical changes such as increased heart rate. Many people experience anxiety...
What to know about water safety and CPR this summer
As people flock to pool parties, sandy beaches and other water adventures to cool off this summer, experts say learning CPR and some water...
Making sense of blood pressure numbers
Understanding your blood pressure numbers is important for maintaining good health. Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against the walls of your...
How to manage stress and anxiety for high blood pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
It can lead to...
Long-term effects of untreated high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently...
Exercises to avoid for people with high blood pressure
Regular physical activity is often recommended to manage high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. However, not all exercises are safe for people with...
How to manage sleep problems in heart failure
Heart failure is a condition where the heart struggles to pump blood effectively, leading to symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid buildup.
Many...
How to manage high blood pressure through diet
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
While many factors contribute...