High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

Morning exercise and breaks from sitting lower blood pressure

Blood pressure shows how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. It's measured using a blood pressure...

Drinking beetroot juice could lower blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world. When blood pushes too hard against the...

High blood pressure damages specific brain regions, may cause cognitive decline

In a recent study, researchers identified specific brain areas that are damaged by high blood pressure, potentially leading to cognitive decline and dementia. Although high...

Blood pressure and brain health: a strong connection

Scientists from the University of Miami have found that diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, might be crucial in...

Can black tea help keep high blood pressure away?

Some exciting news has come from The University of Western Australia. A recent study suggests that a simple daily habit—drinking three cups of black tea—could...

This stuff from red onion skin may lower blood pressure

Study Overview Researchers at the University of Bonn have conducted a study suggesting that quercetin, a natural extract from red onion skin, could be beneficial...

Grapefruit juice can enhance beetroot’s blood blood-pressure-lowering effects

Study Background A recent study conducted by researchers from King’s College London has found that grapefruit juice could potentially enhance the blood pressure-lowering properties of...

High blood pressure: Deadliest risk factor for women’s health

Key Takeaways On World Hypertension Day, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) emphasized the importance of women being aware of their blood pressure levels to...

“Good” cholesterol and high blood pressure: Genetic links to Alzheimer’s

Unpacking the Research In a recent study, published in the prestigious journal JAMA Network Open, a team of scientists made a remarkable discovery linking high-density...

Why some people more likely to have high blood pressure

High Blood Pressure and Health Risks High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition affecting nearly half of all adults in the...