High Blood Pressure

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

Shift workers with high blood pressure may have higher heart disease, diabetes risk

Scientists from Xiangya Hospital of Central South University found people with high blood pressure may be at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease and...

Yoga breathing and relaxation could lower blood pressure

In a study from the University of Connecticut, scientists found yoga practice that emphasizes mental relaxation and breathing techniques can have as much of...

Taking blood pressure drugs at night no better than in the morning

Scientists from the University of Dundee found that protection against heart attack, stroke, and vascular death is not affected by whether high blood pressure...

Black tea may strongly reduce blood pressure

In a study from The University of Western Australia, scientists found drinking a cup of black tea three times a day may strongly reduce...

A daily dose of yogurt may keep high blood pressure at bay

In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found a daily dose of yogurt could be the next go-to food for people...

Study shows how to reverse high blood pressure in lungs

In a recent study from the University of California San Diego, researchers found how to reverse high blood pressure in the lungs. Pulmonary arterial hypertension...

Common high blood pressure drugs may reduce bleeding stroke risk

In a study from Second Military Medical University, scientists found that the use of RAAS inhibitors, a class of blood pressure-lowering medications, reduced the...

Rising blood pressure between ages 36-53 linked to smaller brain, brain lesions in later...

Scientists from University College London found high blood pressure and large increases in blood pressure in midlife may be associated with brain pathologies in...

You need 3 grams of omega-3 every day to keep high blood pressure away

In a recent study from the Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found that roughly 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids each day,...

50% of U.S. adults should check their blood pressure at home, study shows

In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that people with borderline high blood pressure should confirm the readings by...