Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers.
Most...
Certain blood pressure drugs are linked to higher suicide risk
A new study from Canada has raised concerns about a possible link between a type of blood pressure medication and a higher risk of...
Low-sodium meal ideas for high blood pressure management
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a growing concern for many people. Did you know that one in three American adults has...
Quitting smoking completely is the best way to protect heart health
Smoking is often seen as a habit that becomes more dangerous the more you do it. Many people believe that smoking only a few...
Nutrition tips for managing high blood pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects many people around the world. It occurs when the force of blood against...
Grapefruit juice boosts beetroot juice’s power to lower blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from King’s College London have discovered that grapefruit juice may enhance the blood pressure–lowering effects of beetroot juice.
Beetroot is naturally rich in folate...
Early time-restricted eating could help lose weight and improve blood pressure
Early time-restricted eating could help people lose weight and improve blood pressure, according to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Intermittent fasting...
How tiny minerals in your body can influence blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, happens when the force of blood against your artery walls stays too high for too long.
This can lead...
Why checking your blood pressure at home could save your life
Checking your blood pressure at home is an easy and smart way to take care of your health. This is especially true if you...
Don’t ignore these high blood pressure warning signs
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of your health. It tells how hard your blood is pushing against your arteries as...