Big swings in blood pressure may raise risk of sudden cardiac death
Middle-aged adults who have blood pressure that changes a lot over time might be at a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, according to...
The best exercises to naturally lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
If it’s not managed properly, it can lead to serious health problems like...
A surprising blood pressure drug may help you live longer
As we get older, our bodies naturally change. Things don’t work as well as they used to, and we’re more likely to get sick.
Aging...
Can blood pressure drugs protect your brain from dementia?
A new study brings good news for older adults with high blood pressure. It shows that taking blood pressure medicine might help lower the...
Early menopause may raise risk of dangerous metabolic syndrome
A new study shows that women who go through menopause earlier in life may have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a serious...
New drug could effectively treat massive heart attack
A new drug being tested in heart attack patients could change how doctors treat one of the most dangerous types of heart attacks.
This drug...
New finding may protect blood vessels from high blood pressure
Researchers at Lund University have discovered how a molecular sensor in the walls of blood vessels helps protect against damage caused by high blood...
Even light drinking can raise your blood pressure, study shows
Drinking even a small amount of alcohol can raise your blood pressure—and quitting might be the key to improving it.
That's the finding of a...
This diet beats DASH for weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar control
Many adults in the United States struggle with health problems like high blood pressure, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
These conditions are often linked to...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm your sleep
Getting enough sleep is very important for our health and well-being. But many people, especially in the United States, don’t get enough rest.
About one...