Lowering blood pressure is critical to avoiding a second stroke
In a new study, researchers found that for people who have had a stroke, controlling blood pressure levels is the key to preventing a...
Half of U.S. adults need to monitor blood pressure at home
In a new study, researchers found that half of U.S. adults should monitor blood pressure at home.
This is because blood pressure measured in the...
High blood pressure, cholesterol in young adults linked to heart disease later
In a new study, researchers found increased blood pressure and cholesterol levels in young adulthood may lead to a higher risk of heart disease...
Space study helps people on Earth with low blood pressure condition
Ever stand up too quickly and see stars?
Fainting from low blood pressure can be dangerous for astronauts as well as for patients.
With the 50th...
Both numbers in blood pressure can predict heart disease, stroke
In a new study, researchers found that both numbers in a blood pressure reading—the "upper" systolic and the "lower" diastolic—can predict the risk of...
This herbal tea may cause high blood pressure emergency
In a new study, researchers found that a popular herbal tea called licorice tea can bring dangerous health risks.
They found that in some people,...
Sleepless nights linked to high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that a bad night's sleep may result in a spike in blood pressure that night and the following...
This high blood pressure drug may help treat dementia and Parkinson’s
In a new study, researchers found that a prescribed high blood pressure drug may help treat Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia.
The research was conducted by...
Calcium and magnesium in drinking water may lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is the leading preventable cause of premature death in the world. It affects almost half of all adults in the U.S.
Recently,...
Eating walnuts may help you control blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that eating walnuts in a diet low in saturated fats may help lower central blood pressure.
They found the...