Study finds surprising trend in blood pressure before death
As people grow older, their blood pressure usually increases from childhood through middle age. But what happens to blood pressure in the final years...
Common blood pressure drug may help slow down aging
Getting older is a natural part of life. As we age, our bodies slowly lose some of their strength, and we become more likely...
These blood pressure pills linked to heart failure in women
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised important concerns about a common blood pressure drug known as beta-blockers.
These medications are widely...
Popular blood pressure drug may be riskier than expected
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure may have more side effects than doctors once thought.
Researchers at Columbia University have been studying...
This simple mistake can make your blood pressure look too high
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure check can strongly affect...
Popular blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects more than one in three adults in Australia. If it isn’t treated...
Your blood pressure holds the key to dementia and stroke prevention
Scientists from the University of Miami have found something interesting about blood pressure that could help us understand brain health better.
When you go to...
Can blood pressure pills affect your gut health?
Diverticulosis is a common condition where small pouches form in the wall of the intestine. It happens more often in older adults and usually...
How tiny minerals in your body affect your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls stays too strong for too long.
This...
What cholesterol drugs might be doing to your body (beyond the heart)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are some of the most common medicines taken by older adults.
These drugs help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other serious conditions by...