High Blood Pressure

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

Three harmful side effects of high blood pressure drugs you should know

Three harmful side effects of high blood pressure drugs you should know

High blood pressure is a dangerous chronic condition. It can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. One way to manage high blood pressure...
These two strategies are important for lower blood pressure

These two strategies are important for blood pressure control

In a recent article, researchers suggest both targeted and population-based methods for blood pressure control can help prevent high blood pressure. The research is from...
This blood pressure drug may help reduce anxiety and pain

This blood pressure drug may help reduce anxiety and pain

A recent study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has shown that a high blood pressure drug may help reduce pain and...
Secondhand smoking may increase your blood pressure

Secondhand smoking may increase your blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that smoky places, like a smoky room or a smoky car, could increase blood pressure and harm heart...
This blood pressure drug may raise your risk of sudden cardiac arrest

This blood pressure drug may raise your risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Recently, researchers have found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure is linked to a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The...
measure blood pressure in both arms

Why you should measure blood pressure in both arms

In a recent study, researchers found that routinely measuring blood pressure in both arms is important to predict heart disease risk. The study was led...

Common “cuff method” for measuring blood pressure often inaccurate

In a recent study, researchers found that the most common way of measuring blood pressure is often inaccurate. The research was conducted by an international...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may benefit people with type 2 diabetes

Intensive blood pressure treatment could benefit people with type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that intensive treatment that helps keep healthy blood pressure levels may benefit people with type 2 diabetes. The intensive...

Could taking blood pressure drugs at night help you live longer?

In a recent study, researchers found that taking blood pressure drugs at bedtime instead of in the morning could reduce the risk of heart...
Montmorency cherry juice could help reduce blood pressure effectively

Montmorency cherry juice could help reduce blood pressure effectively

In a recent study, researchers found that drinking tart Montmorency cherry concentrate could help reduce systolic blood pressure as much as blood pressure drugs. The...