Irregular sleep linked to high blood pressure, study finds
New research suggests that people with irregular sleep patterns may face a substantially higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who maintain...
Social isolation may be as harmful as high blood pressure, obesity
Humans are social animals. We might define ourselves as introverts, but the survival of our species rests on safety in community.
Loneliness unleashes excess stress...
blood pressure can damage specific brain parts, study finds
In a new study, researchers have discovered specific regions of the brain that are damaged by high blood pressure and may lead to cognitive...
Probiotics could reduce high blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol
Researchers at Griffith University in Australia conducted a study on the impact of probiotics on heart disease risk factors.
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are...
Grapefruit juice and beetroot juice together reduce high blood pressure better
A new study by scientists from King's College London has found that grapefruit juice could enhance the blood pressure-lowering effect of beetroot juice.
Beets are...
Arterial stiffness may increase risk of high blood pressure
The prevalence of high blood pressure and obesity continues to increase globally, despite the targeted efforts to promote weight loss, increase physical activity, and...
High fitness may reduce harmful effects of high blood pressure
According to a new study, high levels of fitness can reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure.
The...
Road noise can literally make your blood pressure higher
Living near a busy road can be a major annoyance, with constant traffic sounds from roaring engines, honking horns, and wailing sirens filling the...
Added sugar in your diet may increase risk of high blood pressure
Researchers at the University of Delaware recently conducted a study on the relationship between diet and high blood pressure in older adults.
High blood pressure,...
How to lower blood pressure to protect your heart effectively
Systolic blood pressure is the top number in a blood pressure reading and represents the amount of pressure in the arteries when the heart...