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...
How to use exercise to prevent and treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is like a silent ticking time bomb. It can lead to serious heart issues, like heart attacks.
One in four heart attacks...
Evening exercises lower blood pressure better in elderly, study shows
Blood pressure is like a meter reading of how hard your heart works. When it's too high, doctors may ask you to take medicine...
Simple static exercises best for lowering high blood pressure
To understand this topic, let's first know what blood pressure is. It's like a meter reading of how hard your heart works. The ideal...
Home blood pressure checks may be more accurate than clinic checks
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks and...
Pacemakers may have more problems than you thought
A pacemaker is a lifesaving device, about the size of a matchbox, implanted in the body to regulate the heart's rhythm.
In the United States...
AI could help find the best high blood pressure treatment
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a problem for nearly half of all Americans. It's a silent killer.
In 2021, close to 700,000 people died...