Bottom blood pressure number could help predict your dementia risk
In a recent study from the University of Miami, scientists found that the bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) on a blood pressure test could...
A safe and more effective way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans.
Tens of millions of adults in the United States have...
Both blood pressure numbers could predict your heart attack, stroke
Blood pressure is made up of two numbers: systolic and diastolic.
Systolic blood pressure is the pressure when the ventricles pump blood out of the...
Common high blood pressure drug may help treat Parkinson’s, dementia
Felodipine is a medication of the calcium channel blocker type which is used to treat high blood pressure.
In a recent study from the University...
Fiber in foods could help prevent high blood pressure
In a study from Monash University, scientists found that dietary fiber, particularly fiber that’s prebiotic, could prevent the development of high blood pressure.
They found...
Why long-term management of high blood pressure is very important
High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans.
High blood pressure is also very common....
Research shows the key to diagnosing and treating high blood pressure
In a recent study from the University of Glasgow, scientists found that a small piece of genetic material could hold the key to diagnosing...
Common slow exercise may help control high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Connecticut shows that yoga practice that focuses on mental relaxation and breathing techniques could help people control...
Widely used high blood pressure drugs may increase sleep loss
Sleeping is a basic human need, like eating, drinking, and breathing. Like these other needs, sleeping is vital for good health and well-being throughout...
Green tea and black tea could help reduce high blood pressure
High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans.
High blood pressure is also very common....