Unhealthy gum may double risk of high blood pressure
In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found that people with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, maybe much more likely to have higher...
Blood pressure swings could be an early sign of heart disease
In a recent study published in JAMA Cardiology, researchers found that variable blood pressure readings could be an overlooked early warning sign of heart...
This common high blood pressure drug may help reduce gout risk
In a recent study published in the Journal of Hypertension, researchers found that antihypertensive medication amlodipine is linked to a lower risk for gout compared...
These blood pressure drugs may help reduce depression
In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found none of the 41 most common high blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, while...
Extra virgin olive oil could help reduce high blood pressure
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers found that consuming extra virgin olive oil every day can significantly reduce blood pressure, which is...
Doctors should ‘prescribe’ exercise for people with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
In a new report from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers suggest doctors should encourage otherwise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol...
Some high blood pressure drugs may help prevent memory loss
In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found that older adults taking blood pressure-lowering medications known to cross the blood-brain barrier had better...
Lowering blood pressure to this number can strongly reduce heart disease risk
In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that intensive blood pressure treatment targeting systolic blood pressure <120...
Lack of zinc may increase risk of high blood pressure
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology — Renal Physiology, researchers found lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood...
High blood pressure in midlife may increase brain damage later
In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers found that higher than normal blood pressure is linked to more extensive brain...