5 medicines to treat high blood pressure
When healthy lifestyle changes alone do not control or lower high blood pressure, your doctor may prescribe blood pressure medicines.
These medicines act in different...
How fasting may help reverse high blood pressure naturally
In a recent paper, researchers from Pantox Laboratories suggested that fasting may help reverse high blood pressure naturally by breaking metabolic vicious cycles.
Although a...
Common blood pressure drugs may cause chronic skin disease
In a study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, researchers found a link between the use of antihypertensive mediations and the development of...
Eating various proteins may lower your risk for high blood pressure
In a new study from Southern Medical University, researchers found a balanced diet that includes protein from a variety of sources may lower the...
COVID-19 pandemic causes the blood pressure up among Americans
The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to Americans.
It has caused high rates of death and illness, disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life.
It has...
High blood pressure and eye damage: What you need to know
High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the retina.
The retina is the layer of tissue at the back part of the eye. It...
Is blood pressure reading more accurate at home or clinic?
In a new study from Kaiser Permanente, researchers found blood pressure measurements routinely taken at home are more likely to provide the basis for...
High blood pressure drugs can impact brain function
In a new study from the University of Minnesota, researchers found that blood pressure medications have an unanticipated effect on the brain.
They discovered that...
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...