DASH diet rated top heart-healthy eating plan
The American Heart Association recently evaluated the heart healthiness of popular diets, and the DASH Diet, developed in part at Pennington Biomedical Research Center,...
High blood pressure drug beta blockers and violence: exploring the link
Beta blockers are commonly prescribed medications for cardiac issues such as high blood pressure, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart failure.
They work by blocking...
Medications that can raise blood pressure: a critical review
Blood pressure is a vital health indicator, representing the force that blood exerts on artery walls as it flows.
When too high, it strains the...
How coffee and tea may influence your high blood pressure risk
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent condition worldwide and a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other health issues.
Lifestyle factors,...
Scientists find a new cause of heart rhythm disorders
Researchers at The Ohio State University have made significant strides in understanding the cause of specific cardiac arrhythmia disorders, with their study spotlighting a...
New discoveries promise better treatment for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big health issue in the United States. It's a major cause of heart disease and stroke. These...
Is your blood pressure medication safe? Study finds possible link to suicide
Do you take medicine for high blood pressure? Or for chronic kidney disease, heart failure, or diabetes?
If you do, you may want to pay...
Beta blockers: balancing the benefits and risks for high blood pressure
Beta blockers, a type of medication frequently prescribed for cardiovascular conditions, work by counteracting adrenaline's effects on the heart and blood vessels.
This process slows...
Vitamin D and turmeric may aid blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes
A recent study conducted at Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric compounds and vitamin D supplementation can enhance blood pressure health among...
The arm squeeze test: could your blood pressure reading be wrong?
You know how doctors measure blood pressure, right? They strap a cuff around your arm, inflate it until it's tight, then let the air...