Common blood pressure checks may not be accurate, study finds
Blood pressure checks are a routine part of our health care.
You've probably had one: a nurse wraps a cuff around your arm, pumps it...
Both blood pressure numbers can predict heart disease risk, study confirms
Blood pressure readings have long been a basic health check. You've likely heard it explained as two numbers—the higher "systolic" number and the lower...
Yoga vs stretching: which is better to lower blood pressure?
We all know that high blood pressure is something we should avoid. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart has to work, which...
Reducing salt in diet can lower blood pressure in these people effectively
A clinical trial published in the Journal of Internal Medicine has revealed significant health benefits from moderate salt restriction in patients treated for primary...
A simple scan could cure high blood pressure for some people, study finds
Have you ever wished for a simple solution to high blood pressure? Researchers from Queen Mary University in London, Barts Hospital, and Cambridge University...
Stiff arteries in teens could signal future high blood pressure
High blood pressure and obesity are two big health problems that are on the rise globally.
Despite campaigns to encourage healthy eating, more exercise, and...
Two servings of dairy food per day may help prevent high blood pressure, diabetes
We've heard it all before: eating too much fatty food is bad for us. But what if some fatty foods, like full-fat dairy, could...
Sleeping trouble might cause high blood pressure, study finds
Imagine this: You're asleep, but your breathing stops for a bit, then starts again. This doesn’t just happen once but multiple times throughout the...
A high blood pressure drug may help battle brain cancer
Glioblastoma is a fast-growing type of brain cancer that is very hard to treat. Doctors have a new set of drugs called immune checkpoint...
Cutting back on salt: a simple step for healthier blood pressure
High blood pressure, often known as hypertension, is like a sneaky villain that harms your body without you even knowing it. Imagine your heart...