Adding this nutrient to your diet could save your life from high blood pressure
For many years, health experts have warned us to eat less salt.
That’s because too much sodium, the main ingredient in salt, raises blood pressure...
How often should you check your blood pressure at home?
Checking your blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
This condition affects millions of people and...
Natural supplements that may help lower blood pressure
In the journey to manage blood pressure, many roads lead to the same destination: a healthier heart and a longer life.
While medications, diet, and...
Common blood pressure drug might help you live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an exciting discovery that could help people live longer and stay healthier as they age.
They found...
Foods to avoid if you want to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem, especially for older adults.
It puts extra strain on the heart and can damage...
“Clear” e-cigarettes raise blood pressure more than other flavored products, study finds
A new study has found that e-cigarettes labeled as "clear" may cause a greater increase in blood pressure and heart rate than other flavored...
New injection may replace daily pills for high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects many people worldwide.
It can lead to dangerous conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and even...
Women face higher heart failure risk from common blood pressure drugs
A new study from the University of Bologna has uncovered an important difference in how women and men respond to certain blood pressure medications.
The...
Salt substitutes could help lower blood pressure—so why isn’t anyone using them?
Millions of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, a condition that can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks and...
Marijuana use may increase death risk in high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue.
It happens when the blood pushes too hard against the walls of your arteries over...