Why you need to manage high blood pressure in long term
In 2015, a study showed that intensive blood pressure management reduced cardiovascular disease and lowered the risk of death.
In 2019, results of the SPRINT...
False confidence in blood pressure knowledge may harm your health
In a study from the University of Southern California, scientists found the majority of Americans do not know the threshold for normal/healthy blood pressure—yet...
Measuring blood pressure in both arms may prevent heart disease
In a study from the University of Exeter, scientists found that blood pressure should be measured in both arms and a higher reading should...
Scientists find new risk factor for high blood pressure
A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association suggests that arterial stiffness may be a new risk factor for high blood pressure.
High blood pressure drug could help delay aging, study finds
In a study from the University of Liverpool, scientists found that the drug rilmenidine can extend lifespan and slow aging.
They found that animals treated...
This common beverage may protect you from high blood pressure
A recent study from The University of Western Australia showed that drinking a cup of black tea three times a day may strongly reduce...
Intensive blood pressure control may protect cognitive function in more people
Scientists have found that lowering blood pressure appeared to reduce the risk for cognitive decline in people 50 and older with high blood pressure.
But...
Some older people may safely reduce use of blood pressure meds
High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans.
High blood pressure is also very common. Tens of millions...
Old high blood pressure drug may help treat PTSD, study finds
In a study from Augusta University, scientists found that a 50-year-old blood pressure drug could find a new purpose as a treatment to mitigate...
Many people missed out on blood pressure lowering meds during pandemic
Scientists found nearly half a million people missed out on starting medication to lower their blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic.