High Blood Pressure

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

These chemicals in your house may increase your blood pressure

In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found acrolein, crotonaldehyde, and styrene, compounds found in everything from cigarette smoke to plastics, were linked...

Adding herbs and spices to meals may help lower your blood pressure

In a new study from Texas Tech University, researchers found seasoning your food generously with herbs and spices isn't just a great way to...

If you have high blood pressure or heart problems, don’t go to these places

In a recent state from AHA, researchers found visiting high-altitude locations may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure or certain heart conditions. They...

If you have high blood pressure, eat some yogurt

In a recent study published in the International Dairy Journal, researchers found yogurt consumption can help lower blood pressure in older adults with elevated...

How doctors can help their patients make heart-healthy lifestyle changes

Lifestyle change is a powerful, proven way for a person to prevent heart disease. But to make healthy changes stick, people often need a...

Fatty liver and high blood pressure together bring no more death risk

In a recent study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers found the combined effect of hypertension and fatty liver disease on death risk...

Over-the-counter pain relievers may harm your blood pressure

In a new study from the American Heart Association, researchers found while nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure (HBP), only 29%...

This high blood pressure treatment is safe and much more effective

High blood pressure is the world’s leading killer but poor rates of blood pressure control remain common. In a recent study published in The Lancet,...

Smoking can damage your blood pressure control

Smoking and high blood pressure are independent cardiovascular risk factors that frequently coexist within patients. In a new study from the Dante Pazzanese Institute of...

Younger men and older women more likely to have high blood pressure

In a recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s virtual Hypertension Scientific Sessions, researchers found younger men and older women are more likely...