Common food chemical could increase your blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found if more phosphates are consumed with food, blood pressure and pulse rate will increase in healthy adults.
Diet to lower blood pressure also improved other factors in heart health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Public health advocates frequently cite Americans' high-sodium diet as one factor in...
Scientists discover the best time to take high blood pressure drugs
Scientists found people with high blood pressure who take all their anti-hypertensive medication in one go at bedtime have better-controlled blood pressure.
This common blood pressure drug linked to high suicide risk
In a new study, researchers found that a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide.
Red onion skin could help lower high blood pressure, study finds
Quercetin is a plant flavonol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols.
It is found in many fruits, vegetables, leaves, seeds, and grains; capers, red onions,...
This blood pressure number may cause neurotic personality trait
In a new study, scientists found diastolic blood pressure is highly likely to cause neurotic personality traits.
Marijuana linked to 300% higher death risk in high blood pressure
In a recent study from Georgia State University, scientists found that marijuana use is linked to a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
Two widely used high blood pressure drugs may prevent heart disease effectively
A recent study from Geisinger Medical Center found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from two different...
Half of U.S. adults should check blood pressure at home
A recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that people with borderline high blood pressure should confirm the readings by measuring...
Morning exercise may reduce high blood pressure in older people
Scientists found that in sedentary overweight older people, morning exercise reduces systolic blood pressure.