Lying down for a blood pressure test could show hidden heart risks
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office, it was probably done while you were sitting in a chair.
But new...
Big blood pressure swings may predict future heart disease
Have you ever wondered what blood pressure really means? It’s the pressure of your blood pushing against your artery walls as it travels through...
Any high blood pressure in pregnancy greatly raises heart disease risks after birth, study...
A new study from Intermountain Health has revealed that women who experience high blood pressure during pregnancy face a much higher risk of serious...
Doctors say: don’t panic about melatonin and heart failure headlines
If you’ve seen recent headlines warning that melatonin might cause heart failure, don’t lose sleep over them—literally.
Heart experts say the concern is premature and...
Opening all blocked arteries during a heart attack can save more lives, study finds
A major international study has found that opening all blocked arteries during a heart attack—not just the one causing the immediate problem—can greatly improve...
A new era for blood pressure care: what you need to know in 2025
In 2017, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology updated the guidelines for high blood pressure, or hypertension.
They lowered the threshold...
How chia seeds can naturally lower your blood pressure
Chia seeds may be tiny, but when it comes to improving health, they deliver big results.
Among their many benefits, one of the most impressive...
Fasting could naturally lower high blood pressure and reset the body’s metabolism
Scientists at Pantox Laboratories believe that fasting might do more than just help people lose weight—it could actually help lower high blood pressure naturally.
Their...
Common drugs may be quietly raising your blood pressure, Harvard study warns
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world.
It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney...
Are blood pressure drugs putting women at risk of heart failure?
A new study from the University of Bologna has revealed an important health warning for women with high blood pressure.
The research found that some...