New finding may improve high blood pressure and dementia treatments
For decades, scientists have suspected that the brain had a way of monitoring and regulating its own blood flow separate from the body-wide blood...
Statin and blood pressure drug combos may help reduce dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that specific combinations of statins and high blood pressure drugs may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
This...
Why obesity causes high blood pressure, and how to stop it
In a new study, researchers have discovered why obesity causes high blood pressure and identified potential ways of treating that form of high blood...
Traffic noise may increase your high blood pressure, diabetes risks
Navigating through congested road traffic is enough to make even the most laid-back people lose their cool.
As it turns out, just the sound of...
Sleep should be added as measure of heart health
Adding sleep to seven established metrics could create a stronger tool for predicting heart disease risk among middle-aged and older adults, new research shows.
The...
High blood pressure in young adulthood linked to cognitive decline in middle age
In a new study, researchers found that people who experienced relatively high blood pressure during young adulthood also experienced strong declines in cognitive function...
Walking more steps daily may strongly lower diabetes and high blood pressure risk
In a new study, researchers found that middle-aged people who walked the most steps-per-day over an average of 9 years had a 43% lower...
This study shows a common cause of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes
Visceral fat—fat stored around the organs in the belly and around the intestines—is known to be associated with a higher risk of developing diabetes...
Simple things you can do to control blood pressure
Many people focus on improving their diet but may overlook managing their stress when it comes to preventing and treating high blood pressure.
Recent research...
Low fiber diet could cause high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers confirmed for the first time that low fiber diets may lead to high blood pressure.
The research was conducted by...