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,...
7 things you can do today to control blood pressure
Many people focusing on improving their diet but may overlook managing their stress when it comes to preventing and treating high blood pressure.
Recent studies...
Does sugar raise your blood pressure? It depends
In a new study, researchers found that while sugar-sweetened drinks are linked to elevated blood pressure, healthier foods that contain some sugars may have...
High blood pressure may affect treatment of diabetic eye disease
When patients with diabetic retinopathy would see Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist Anjali Shah, M.D., the conversation was often the same.
And it could be frustrating.
“I would...
This dieting method may help lower blood pressure, lose weight
In a new study, researchers found that time-restricted eating could help people lose body weight and lower blood pressure.
The research was conducted by a...
Are you a victim of incorrect statins, aspirin, and blood pressure prescriptions?
Doctors use a set of calculations to determine the risk of a heart attack or stroke in patients.
The calculations are called pooled cohort equations,...
This high blood pressure drug may help treat alcohol use disorders
In a new study, researchers found that a drug used to treat high blood pressure may alleviate anxiety induced by long-term heavy alcohol use.
It...