How to find the right blood pressure medicine
We've all been to the doctor and had a band wrapped around our arm to check our blood pressure. This simple test helps doctors...
Turmeric and vitamin D may improve blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes
A recent study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric compounds, known as curcuminoids, along with vitamin D supplementation, may help manage...
Skip the calories, watch the clock: Time-restricted eating boosts blood sugar control
A recent study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting shows that time-restricted eating (TRE), where people limit their...
New scan may cure high blood pressure in these people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that can lead to heart disease, strokes, and other problems. Imagine a balloon filled...
What your blood pressure numbers say about your brain health
Have you ever had a band wrapped around your arm at the doctor’s office? The doctor squeezes it, and then you’re given two numbers.
These...
Common painkiller may lower blood pressure: what you should know
A recent study has revealed that a well-known pain medicine, acetaminophen, commonly used to treat headaches, might also lower blood pressure. This finding comes...
What can apple cider vinegar really do for your health?
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used for a variety of purposes, from cleaning windows to flavoring salad dressings.
Recently, it’s become popular as a...
How high blood pressure disrupts your body’s natural day-night rhythm—and what it means for...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can interrupt the normal patterns of blood pressure changes between day and night, a condition affecting both...
Lowering blood pressure to under 120 mm hg can save lives, study finds
A recent study shows that lowering systolic blood pressure (the top number) to less than 120 mm Hg can significantly reduce the risk of...
Millions of Americans struggle with poorly fitting home blood pressure cuffs, study finds
A recent study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reveals that millions of Americans may be using home blood pressure devices with...