People with heart failure can step their way to better health
A study published in JACC: Heart Failure indicates that heart failure patients who raise their daily step count may experience health improvements over a...
Home blood pressure monitoring could strongly lower heart disease burden
Expanding home blood pressure monitoring among American adults with hypertension could significantly reduce cardiovascular disease and lead to healthcare cost savings in the long...
Why some people more likely to suffer from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent condition affecting nearly half of all adults in the United States.
The American Heart Association...
How blood pressure control can help prevent heart conduction disorders
Heart conduction disorders pose a serious risk to health, potentially leading to heart failure or complete heart block.
One such condition is left ventricular conduction...
Scientists find a potential game-changer for high blood pressure treatment
The Promise of Quadpill
Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health have discovered that treating high blood pressure with a special tablet called "quadpill"...
Scientists find new genetic risk of deadly heart disease
Scientists from deCODE genetics, an Amgen subsidiary, along with the National University Hospital of Iceland, have made a groundbreaking discovery in heart health.
Their study...
Prunes may help reduce high blood pressure
High blood pressure, a common condition with potential health risks such as heart disease and stroke, might have found a new adversary in prunes,...
Poorly managed sleep apnea increases high blood pressure risk
According to a recent study, poorly managed Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, posing a significant, yet under-recognized, risk for...
Hot weather plus pollution increases heart attack risks for older people
A new study from China indicates that scorching temperatures together with high levels of air pollution greatly increase the likelihood of older adults suffering...
This high blood pressure drug may help you live longer
The aging process, characterized by a decline in physiological function and an increased susceptibility to disease, continues to confound scientists.
While there's no definitive cure...