How even slightly high blood pressure can harm your heart
High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because it usually has no clear warning signs, but it can quietly damage the...
4 in 5 Americans have uncontrolled high blood pressure
A new study has found that four out of five American adults with high blood pressure are not keeping it under control. This puts...
Study finds the better blood pressure drug
A new study from Columbia University is changing the way doctors think about treating high blood pressure.
The study looked at which blood pressure medicine...
Want to lower blood pressure? Eat more potassium, not just less salt
A new study from the University of Waterloo in Canada suggests that eating more foods rich in potassium—like bananas and broccoli—might be better for...
Your blood pressure might affect your emotional health
When we hear about blood pressure, we usually think of heart health or risk of stroke. But new research shows that blood pressure, especially...
A bold new target could save millions from high blood pressure
Researchers from the University of Washington and other institutions are calling for a new health goal to fight high blood pressure, also known as...
This common hormone may be a hidden cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that affects more than 1.5 billion people around the world. It is one of...
Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s how much it’s OK to drink
Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago.
Now we consume an average of almost two kilos per person each year – sometimes with very specific...
Why your blood pressure rises at the doctor’s office?
White coat hypertension is when a person’s blood pressure goes up at the doctor’s office but is normal at home or in other places.
This...
Simple ways to ease headaches from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can cause headaches and make you feel uncomfortable.
Learning how to relieve these headaches is important for your health...