High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

Intensive blood pressure treatment may benefit people with type 2 diabetes

Intensive blood pressure treatment could benefit people with type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that intensive treatment that helps keep healthy blood pressure levels may benefit people with type 2 diabetes. The intensive...

Could taking blood pressure drugs at night help you live longer?

In a recent study, researchers found that taking blood pressure drugs at bedtime instead of in the morning could reduce the risk of heart...
Montmorency cherry juice could help reduce blood pressure effectively

Montmorency cherry juice could help reduce blood pressure effectively

In a recent study, researchers found that drinking tart Montmorency cherry concentrate could help reduce systolic blood pressure as much as blood pressure drugs. The...

4 things may increase your stroke and heart attack risks

In a recent study, researchers found fluctuations in weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or blood sugar levels in healthy people are linked to a higher...
Common mistakes to avoid if you check blood pressure at home

Common mistakes to avoid if you check blood pressure at home

People with high blood pressure or high risk for the disease need to monitor their blood pressure regularly. It is more convenient to measure blood...
This food additive may raise your blood pressure

This food additive may raise your blood pressure

A recent study has shown that a common food additive found in processed cheese, coffee, and meat products may raise blood pressure and pulse...
Lowering blood pressure could prevent common heart valve disorder

Lowering blood pressure could prevent common heart valve disorder

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Oxford found a strong link has been established between high blood pressure and the most...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm your lung health

Common blood pressure drugs may harm your lung health

Recently researchers have found that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs (ACEIs) for treating high blood pressure may increase the risk of lung cancer. It is the...
Dementia risk higher in people whose blood pressure only a bit high

Dementia risk higher in people whose blood pressure only a bit high

Recent research has shown that people whose blood pressure is only a bit high may have a higher risk of dementia. In the study, researchers...
Harm of high blood pressure may depend on your hand grip

Harm of high blood pressure may depend on your hand grip

In a recent study about nearly 7,500 Americans age 65 or older, researchers found that elevated blood pressure is not related to high mortality...