Widely used blood pressure drugs may raise blood pressure in some patients
Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many don’t even know they have it.
According to the National Institute...
Whole grains may help you maintain healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
A whole grain is a grain of any cereal and pseudocereal that contains the endosperm, germ, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which...
Common diet could help lower high blood pressure in older people
In a recent study at the University of Maine and elsewhere, scientists found that eating a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet (Med diet...
Stretching may reduce high blood pressure effectively
In a study from the University of Saskatchewan, scientists found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with...
This sleep problem may lead to high blood pressure
In a previous study, researchers found that in people with high blood pressure resistant to treatment who also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the...
This common health issue can be a big sign of high blood pressure
In a previous study, researchers found that using the toilet at night several times is a sign of high blood pressure.
The health condition is...
Higher blood pressure at night linked to Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study from Uppsala University, scientists found that higher blood pressure at night than in the daytime may be a risk factor...
An important but ignored cause of high blood pressure
In a recent study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and elsewhere, scientists found that the hormone aldosterone is actually a common and unrecognized contributor...
Lower your sodium, and blood pressure will follow
In a study from the University of Modena, scientists found reducing sodium intake by any amount can lower blood pressure over the long term...
This common health problem linked to higher risk of high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found people with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure.
A team from UCL Eastman Dental...