New study challenges blood pressure guidelines: focus on the upper blood pressure number
However, a recent study suggests that focusing on the systolic value or upper blood pressure number might be more important.
Skin disease and blood pressure drug: the unexpected connection
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a skin problem that many people have. It's a disease that lasts a long time and makes your skin red,...
Controlling high blood pressure: What is the ideal goal for older people?
What is blood pressure? It's a measure of how hard your heart has to work to pump blood around your body.
Blood pressure readings consist...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may cause heart and kidney injury
A study led by physician-researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) indicates that intensive high blood pressure treatment for hospitalized older adults may...
Cutting down on salt: good news for those with a special kind of high...
You might think salt is just something we add to our food for taste, but it does more than that. When we eat too much salt, it can make our body hold on to more water. This extra water raises our blood pressure.
A smartphone clip for monitoring blood pressure: Simple and affordable
Blood pressure is like a little health detective. It tells us how hard our heart is working to pump blood all around our body.
When...
Moving more and sitting less can prevent high blood pressure, diabetes
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a statement advising doctors to encourage healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol to engage...
The link between blood pressure control and dementia: What you need to know
In a study conducted by researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions, the impact of blood pressure control on brain health was examined.
The...
Coffee and severe high blood pressure: a deadly mix
A recent study has shed light on the potential impact of coffee consumption on heart disease risk, particularly among individuals with severe high blood...
Study warns: Popular blood pressure pill could cause problems
Here's something you might find interesting: researchers have been studying a common pill doctors give to people with high blood pressure.
This pill is called...