High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

Dairy foods linked to healthy blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers from National University of Singapore find more evidence that dairy products are linked to healthy blood pressure levels. It is...
This blood pressure drug is linked to higher skin cancer risk

This blood pressure drug is linked to higher skin cancer risk

In a recent study, researchers find that one of the most common drugs for high blood pressure is linked to skin cancer. Specifically, blood pressure...
Lowering blood pressure could reduces risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia

Lowering blood pressure could reduces risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia

In a recent study, researchers from UAB find that lowering one’s blood pressure is beneficial not only for the heart, but also for the...

Why do we develop high blood pressure?

High blood pressure is a chronic condition that strongly harms our health. In 90-95% of people, high blood pressure has no identifiable cause. Research has shown...
Can anxiety increase high blood pressure risk?

Can anxiety increase high blood pressure risk?

In a recent study, researchers find that sympathetic nerve activity in skeletal muscle blood vessels increases during body and mental stress in people with...
New hope to treat high blood pressure

New hope to treat high blood pressure

Recently, researchers from University of Houston show that plant-based products cannot lower blood pressure. Plant-based products include chemical supplements like resveratrol, sulforaphane and curcumin. The team...
Why high blood pressure in pregnancy is dangerous to women

Why high blood pressure in pregnancy is dangerous to women

Preeclampsia and gestational hypertension are common pregnancy complications. They involve high blood pressure that develops for the first time during pregnancy and returns to normal...
Grilled and fried food may increase risk of high blood pressure

Grilled and fried food may increase risk of high blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers find that grilled or well-done beef, chicken or fish may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure among...
Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers

Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers

Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music -- these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses...
Could beta blockers harm heart attack survivors

Could beta blockers harm heart attack survivors?

Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block the action of beta adrenergic receptors and weaken the effects of stress hormones. The drugs can...