Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers
Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music -- these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses...
Could beta blockers harm heart attack survivors?
Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block the action of beta adrenergic receptors and weaken the effects of stress hormones.
The drugs can...
Could the new blood pressure guideline harm your health?
Recently, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have issued new blood pressure guidelines to redefine high blood pressure, or hypertension.
According...
These factors could increase your risk of high blood pressure
According to National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, anyone can develop high blood pressure.
However, people with different age, race or ethnicity, being overweight, gender,...
8 big consequences of high blood pressure everyone should know
High blood pressure is a big risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
This silent killer can hurt your health without obvious signs or symptoms.
When...
How arm blood pressure differences show your heart disease risk
In a recent study, research team from the University of Exeter lead an analysis of more than 3,000 people in Scotland.
All people had blood...
A healthy lifestyle can lower blood pressure in just two weeks
High blood pressure is a chronic health condition that could lead to heart disease and stroke.
Although taking medications can help lower blood pressure, drugs...
Drinking beetroot juice can benefit people with heart failure
Although its taste is not liked by everyone, beetroot juice has been shown to have many health benefits.
One big health benefit is protecting the...
Black licorice could cause high blood pressure
Licorice is a type of food made from the extract of the roots of the licorice plant.
Black licorice jelly beans, twist and whip are...
Can your skin help lower high blood pressure?
People with high blood pressure know that to control the disease, low-salt diets and regular exercise are very important.
Now researchers find that skin, the...