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...
Gut bugs to the rescue: a simple corn fiber that lowers blood pressure
High Blood Pressure: A Sneaky Villain
Lots of people die because of high blood pressure. It's really common and really dangerous.
Four out of every five...
Hearts on the line: ladies, watch out for certain blood pressure pills!
High blood pressure is bad news for adults.
It leads to heart disease and doctors often suggest a medicine called beta-blockers to fight it.
A Curious...
Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure predict heart disease risk
Blood pressure readings consist of two numbers - systolic and diastolic.
Systolic pressure (the upper number) reflects the pressure when the ventricles pump blood out...
Morning exercise and moving breaks help lower blood pressure in older people
From the University of Western Australia, a fresh study has surfaced.
The researchers have discovered something interesting - a bit of morning exercise helps lower...
High five for low scores: lower blood pressure isn’t as bad as we thought
To start with, let's talk about blood pressure. You've seen those two numbers on the screen when you get your blood pressure checked, right?
The...
Blood pressure, cholesterol and Alzheimer’s: the not-so-funny connection
To start with, let's briefly talk about Alzheimer's disease. It's a type of brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
And sadly, it's quite...
Your doctor’s new order: dance high blood pressure away
Meet Your Sneaky Enemies: High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Let's talk about two quiet troublemakers that may be living in your body right now. They’re...