Eating more potassium-rich foods may help lower blood pressure better than cutting salt alone
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. Doctors estimate that more than 30 percent...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people take medicine every day to keep their...
Hidden hormone may cause high blood pressure in millions, study shows
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors estimate that more than 1.5...
How simple lifestyle changes can still reverse your heart disease risk
Many people grow up hearing that healthy habits help prevent heart disease.
But what happens if you already have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes,...
Popular weight‑loss drugs may help the heart heal after a heart attack
Drugs originally developed to help people lose weight and control blood sugar may also help the heart recover after a heart attack, according to...
A common blood pressure drug may help slow aging
Aging is a natural part of life, but it is also one of the biggest mysteries in science. As people grow older, the body...
The sunshine vitamin that quietly protects your heart and blood pressure
When most people hear about vitamin D, they usually think about strong bones and preventing bone diseases such as osteoporosis. This is because vitamin...
Hidden harmful effects of blood pressure drugs every man should know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of men live with this condition,...
Why too much of this sweet treat can harm your blood pressure
Licorice is a small plant that grows as a shrub and is widely cultivated in places such as Greece, Turkey, and several parts of...
When a farmer’s heart stopped in the field, his 15-year-old son started CPR and...
After a full day of work at the water treatment plant, Brian Lipham returned to his farm in Alexandria, Alabama, in time to feed...