Mouthwash may be bad for controlling blood pressure
Many people use mouthwash to clean their teeth and gum every day.
But in a recent study from the University of Plymouth, researchers found that...
Both numbers in blood pressure reading could predict future stroke, heart attack
Systolic pressure is the upper number in a blood pressure reading. It measures how hard the heart pumps blood into arteries.
Diastolic pressure is the...
The eyes have it for high blood pressure clues
When Dr. William White shines a bright light in his patient's eye, he's looking for more than just vision problems.
He's searching for clues indicating...
High blood pressure may cause more diabetic eye treatments
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 common blood pressure treatment may not help you effectively
In a new study, researchers found the most popular first-line treatment for high blood pressure is less effective and has more side effects than...
This common gum disease linked to high risk of high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that periodontitis (PD) is a possible risk factor for high blood pressure.
The research was conducted by a team...
Scientists discover the key to treating high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found the key to treating blood pressure might lie in people who are "resistant" to developing high blood pressure...
Lowering blood pressure may prevent new brain lesions in older people
Many people know treating high blood pressure reduces the odds of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.
A new study suggests another added benefit:...
The road to better exercise might be in your playlist
Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program – and picking the right tunes could even improve performance.
Federal exercise...
Strong blood pressure control may benefit brains of older people
In a new study, researchers found that more aggressively controlling daily blood pressure in older adults can improve their brain health.
The research was conducted...