Breathing your way to lower blood pressure: a simple tool for health
Blood pressure is like a health meter that tells us how well our heart and blood vessels are working. Just like we measure the...
Blood pressure should be measured in both arms for accurate diagnosis
A recent study from the University of Exeter has found that blood pressure should be measured in both arms for a more accurate diagnosis...
Hospitalizations for high blood pressure surges in older US people
The number of older people hospitalized due to sudden, sharp increases in blood pressure has significantly risen over the past two decades.
A deep dive into coffee, green tea and high blood pressure
Do you like drinking coffee or green tea? Many adults love these beverages, especially in the morning. Coffee gives them a quick energy boost,...
The plum solution: a possible natural remedy for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big health problem in America. Half of the adults in the U.S., which is over 122 million...
Keep an eye on your heart: regular blood pressure checks at home are important!
Imagine you're a superhero and your superpower is to stop bad guys from causing harm in your city.
Your heart has a similar job! It...
High blood pressure during exercise is a serious warning
Higher blood pressure during physical exertion and slower recovery of blood pressure after exercise may indicate a greater risk of hypertension.
The magic of B vitamins for high blood pressure
The scientists found out that giving people more of these B vitamins can help lower homocysteine. This can help lower blood pressure.
When sadness hurts: how strong grief can affect your heart
Grief can be so intense that it actually increases your blood pressure. This is what a group of researchers found in a recent study.
This...
Sleep schedule changes might raise blood pressure, warns study
You might think that changing your sleep schedule or losing an hour or two of sleep won't really affect you. But, a new study...