High Blood Pressure

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

Best foods for lowering high blood pressure naturally

The foods you eat can affect your blood pressure, both positively and negatively. Foods that are high in salt, sugar, and saturated or trans fats can increase...

Certain meats linked to increased high blood pressure risk

Nearly 11% of U.S. households experienced difficulty accessing food in 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With limited food options, food-insecure people tend...

Oral bacteria linked to high blood pressure in these people

In a new study from the University at Buffalo, researchers found some oral bacteria were linked to the development of hypertension, also known as...

When it comes to accurate blood pressure readings, cuff size matters

In a new study from Johns Hopkins, researchers found using the wrong size cuff can lead to incorrect blood pressure readings and misdiagnosis. They found...

Retiree doesn’t let heart issues slow him down

A few months before the pandemic, Chris Mathews was 20 miles into a 32-mile ride with his bicycle club when he lost all strength...

Gum disease may double your risk of high blood pressure

In a new study from UCL Eastman Dental Institute, researchers found people with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, maybe significantly more likely to have...

‘Sit less, move more’ may benefit people with mildly high blood pressure & cholesterol

In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers found a “prescription” to sit less and move more is the optimal first treatment...

There’s no place like home… to track blood pressure

In a new study from Kaiser Permanente Washington, researchers found adults who needed to track their blood pressure regularly to confirm or refute a...

These two things may help reduce high blood pressure in obesity

In a new statement from American Heart Association, researchers suggest that weight-loss medications and surgery show promise for reducing high blood pressure (also called...

Blood pressure rising at night may double death risk in people with diabetes

In a study from the University of Pisa, researchers found people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes whose blood pressure increased at night...