The plum solution: a possible natural remedy for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big health problem in America. Half of the adults in the U.S., which is over 122 million...
Keep an eye on your heart: regular blood pressure checks at home are important!
Imagine you're a superhero and your superpower is to stop bad guys from causing harm in your city.
Your heart has a similar job! It...
High blood pressure during exercise is a serious warning
Higher blood pressure during physical exertion and slower recovery of blood pressure after exercise may indicate a greater risk of hypertension.
The magic of B vitamins for high blood pressure
The scientists found out that giving people more of these B vitamins can help lower homocysteine. This can help lower blood pressure.
When sadness hurts: how strong grief can affect your heart
Grief can be so intense that it actually increases your blood pressure. This is what a group of researchers found in a recent study.
This...
Sleep schedule changes might raise blood pressure, warns study
You might think that changing your sleep schedule or losing an hour or two of sleep won't really affect you. But, a new study...
New findings about cause and cure for common high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause trouble in our bodies. It's like pumping air too hard into a balloon.
It might cause the balloon...
Common pain relief drug may increase heart disease risk
Paracetamol is a common medicine that helps with pain and fever. It's often seen as a safer option than other medicines.
However, a recent study...
10-minute scan could help detect and cure the cause of high blood pressure
Scientists used a new scan combined with a urine test that found people who could stop taking high blood pressure medicines after treatment.
Scientists find a new hope in high blood pressure treatment
New drug gives hope to many people whose high blood pressure does not get better with the usual treatment.