This blood pressure recording could predict heart disease best
High blood pressure is the most important treatable risk factor for diseases of the heart and the arterial system.
Although heart and vascular disease are...
Worried about brain lesions and dementia? Check this blood pressure number
The top number on a blood pressure test is widely viewed as the best gauge of a person's overall risk for heart disease.
But the...
First-time marathon may reduce blood pressure, arterial stiffness, vascular aging
In a new study, researchers found that running a marathon for the first time could have several health benefits.
They found that for first-time marathon...
This high blood pressure – epilepsy drug combo may reduce breast cancer
In a new study, researchers found adding a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines to a blood pressure medicine reversed some...
This berry juice may help lower high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that long-term drinking of lingonberry juice lowers high blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels.
At some...
Diet high in this nutrient may prevent high blood pressure
One hundred million micro-organisms live within our gut, influencing our metabolism, our immune system and possibly even our mental health.
Prebiotic fiber resists digestion until...
Could adding minerals to drinking water fight high blood pressure?
If you have high blood pressure, chances are you've been told to cut back on salt. You might even be taking medication.
These are good...
Why high blood pressure and cold medicines don’t mix
Cold medicines are not off-limits if you have heart disease, but patients with high blood pressure, or hypertension, should check the label carefully when choosing...
Common drug for high blood pressure may help treat Parkinson’s, dementia
Previous research has shown that Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia have a common feature: Build-up of misfolded proteins.
In Huntington’s disease, the protein is huntingtin, and...
Long work hours may lead to high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that office workers who spend long hours on the job are more likely to have high blood pressure,...