Exercise May Help People with Irregular Heartbeat Live Longer and Lower Stroke Risk
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common long-term heart rhythm disorder. Instead of beating in a steady pattern, the upper chambers of...
Why People With High Blood Pressure May Take Their Pills but Skip Healthy Habits
People who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may be more willing to take medicine than people without the condition, but they may...
Study Finds Safer High Blood Pressure Treatments
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world.
It affects more than 116 million...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Carry a Hidden Heart Risk
A medicine widely used for high blood pressure and chest pain may be linked to a greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest when taken...
Two Cups of Coffee a Day May Harm People with High Blood Pressure
Coffee is part of the daily routine for millions of people, and many studies have linked moderate coffee drinking with possible health benefits.
But research...
Your Blood Pressure Reading May Be Lower Than It Really Is
Blood pressure checks are so common that the familiar arm cuff can seem almost foolproof.
But researchers at the University of Cambridge say the traditional...
How Heart Scars Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disease
When someone has a heart attack, part of the heart muscle loses its blood supply and becomes damaged.
The body repairs this injury by replacing...
What’s in a vape? Why e-cigarettes are hardly harmless
Compared with traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes can seem simple and harmless.
After all, they trade the eye-stinging smoke of burning tobacco leaves for something that...
Simple Blood Pressure Plan Could Prevent Up to 130 Million Deaths Worldwide
High blood pressure is one of the world's biggest health threats, yet many people who have it do not know it or do not...
Even a Small Daily Amount of This Snack May Cause High Blood Pressure
Licorice is a popular treat with a long history, but eating it regularly may affect the heart more than many people realize.
A study from...