Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter?
It's a standard part of any medical visit.
Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks you to sit quietly while...
Sleep apnea and high blood pressure: What is the connection?
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder where breathing temporarily stops during sleep, leading to fragmented sleep and a decrease in the amount of...
Why alcohol drinking may cause high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It occurs when the force of blood against...
Sauna treatment can lower blood pressure, study finds
Sauna heat therapy is becoming more popular for improving heart health, and a study at Brigham Young University in Utah found that it can...
Blood pressure drug plus chemotherapy could reduce triple negative breast cancer
Scientists at Monash University have found that beta-blockers, which are used to manage blood pressure, could strongly enhance the effects of chemotherapy in triple-negative...
What medications may cause high blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that blood puts on the walls of the arteries as it flows through them.
When blood pressure...
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduces Dementia Risk, Even with Low Diastolic Levels
A few years back, scientists made an exciting discovery: lowering blood pressure could help prevent mental decline in people over 50 who have high...
Why smoking can cause high blood pressure
Smoking has long been known as one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and premature death worldwide.
Among the numerous health risks associated with...
10 big causes of high blood pressure you need to know
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It occurs when the force of blood pushing...
Drinking coffee can help you maintain low blood pressure
Coffee lovers can now celebrate one more reason to continue their morning ritual. A recent study has shown that drinking two to three cups...