Many older Americans have a sudden and sharp rise in blood pressure
Over the past two decades, despite nationwide efforts to manage blood pressure, there has been a troubling rise in the number of older Americans...
Foods to avoid with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. Managing...
Common blood pressure measurements can be inaccurate, study finds
Scientists have recently discovered that the most widely used method for measuring blood pressure, known as the "cuff method," is often inaccurate.
This could mean...
Research finds a more effective way to treat high blood pressure safely
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a significant health concern, as it increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading...
Protecting yourself from the painful shingles virus may also protect heart health
Shingles is a funny-sounding name for a seriously painful disease. How painful? That's hard to put into words. Printable ones, at least.
Officially, shingles pain...
New drugs may help repair a damaged heart
A team of scientists at UVA Health is making strides in the search for drugs that could help regenerate heart tissue after a heart...
The 80-80-80 target is the new way to beat high blood pressure
Hypertension, commonly known as chronic high blood pressure, is a major contributor to heart disease, which claims countless lives worldwide every day.
Despite advances in...
Scientists discover new use for existing drug to prevent heart attacks
Researchers have found a promising new use for an existing drug that could significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks by preventing blood clots...
This blood pressure number may hold key to your risks of dementia and stroke
When it comes to monitoring blood pressure, most people focus on the top number, known as systolic blood pressure, as it’s widely regarded as...
Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent metabolic syndrome in older women
Vitamin D and estrogen are already known for their roles in improving bone health in women, but recent research from China suggests that this...