What is heart failure?
Heart failure – one of the conditions former first lady Barbara Bush has been diagnosed with – is a fairly common condition, especially among...
Blueberries could lower heart disease risk in some older women
In a study from Colorado State University, scientists found that eating blueberries can lower the risk of heart disease in older women with high...
High blood pressure may reduce dementia risk in some old people
Scientists from the National Institutes of Health found that high and low blood pressure levels among different older age groups were linked to varying...
Mental health problems strongly linked to heart rate problem, high blood pressure
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found another reason why people should be paying more attention to mental health:
It is...
Morning exercise could help reduce high blood pressure in older people
Scientists from the University of Western Australia found in sedentary overweight older adults, morning exercise reduces systolic blood pressure, with additional benefits seen by...
Two servings of dairy food a day help lower risks of diabetes, high blood...
Scientists from McMaster University found that eating at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood...
Scientific find surgeries to treat high blood pressure
Scientists from Örebro University found metabolic surgeries are not only effective for treating Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
These surgeries also have benefits for people...
Taking blood pressure in both arms is better for your heart health
Scientists from the University of Exeter found taking blood pressure readings from both arms and using the higher reading would more accurately capture who...
Certain bacteria in mouth linked to high blood pressure in older people
In a recent study from the University at Buffalo, scientists found that some oral bacteria were linked to the development of high blood pressure...
This study finds a major cause of high blood pressure
Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that the hormone aldosterone is a common and unrecognized contributor to high blood pressure.
The research is published...