How marijuana can hurt your heart and blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University find that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
How dementia and high blood pressure are connected
High blood pressure is a common chronic health condition many people experience.
It is known that the condition is a big risk factor for...
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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...