High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

High fitness may reduce harmful effects of high blood pressure

According to a new study, high levels of fitness can reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure. The...

Road noise can literally make your blood pressure higher

Living near a busy road can be a major annoyance, with constant traffic sounds from roaring engines, honking horns, and wailing sirens filling the...

Added sugar in your diet may increase risk of high blood pressure

Researchers at the University of Delaware recently conducted a study on the relationship between diet and high blood pressure in older adults. High blood pressure,...

How to lower blood pressure to protect your heart effectively

Systolic blood pressure is the top number in a blood pressure reading and represents the amount of pressure in the arteries when the heart...

Increasing fruit and vegetable supply may lower blood pressure

It's no secret that eating fruits and vegetables is good for our health, and a new study has found that the national supply of...

Using blood pressure drugs for a long time may harm kidney health

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the force of blood against the walls...

These people more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure

A recent study from Rutgers University highlights the need to increase awareness about uncontrolled hypertension among older women and younger men.

Common blood pressure drugs linked to inflammatory skin disease

Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects many people around the world. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes...

Scientists find the best blood pressure range for older people with hypertension

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries is...

How drinking tea and coffee can affect risk of high blood pressure

Tea and coffee are two of the most popular beverages in the world, enjoyed by millions of people every day. While both drinks are known...