Common blood pressure drug may be linked to bowel disease
Diverticulosis is a health condition where small bulges or pouches form in the wall of the intestine. This often happens as people age. For...
Taking blood pressure pills at night may protect your heart better
A new study from Sichuan University in China has found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime may work better than taking it in...
How blood pressure affects brain health as we age
A recent study from the University of Miami has revealed new insights into how blood pressure affects our brain as we get older.
The findings...
Heart attack or anxiety attack? How to tell the difference
Heart attacks and anxiety attacks can feel very similar, and it’s often hard to tell the difference.
Both can cause chest pain, shortness of breath,...
Can high blood pressure cause kidney failure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
Many people know it can lead to heart disease...
Your blood pressure may reveal hidden clues about dementia
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, you usually see two numbers. These numbers are called systolic and diastolic pressure,...
Hospitalizations for dangerous blood pressure spikes have doubled in older Americans
A new study from Yale University has found a worrying trend: the number of older Americans being hospitalized for dangerous spikes in blood pressure...
How common blood pressure drugs affect sleep and mental health
Getting enough sleep is very important for our health. Sleep helps the body rest, the brain stay sharp, and the whole system work better.
But...
Why heart disease happens in young adults
Heart disease is often seen as a problem that only affects older adults, but more and more young people are being diagnosed with heart...
Blood pressure drug may cut stroke risk in women with migraines
A common medication used to treat high blood pressure and prevent migraines may help reduce the risk of stroke in women who suffer from...