Higher blood pressure at night linked to Alzheimer’s disease

In a recent study from Uppsala University, scientists found that higher blood pressure at night than in the daytime may be a risk factor...

An important but ignored cause of high blood pressure

In a recent study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and elsewhere, scientists found that the hormone aldosterone is actually a common and unrecognized contributor...

Lower your sodium, and blood pressure will follow

In a study from the University of Modena, scientists found reducing sodium intake by any amount can lower blood pressure over the long term...

This common health problem linked to higher risk of high blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers found people with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure. A team from UCL Eastman Dental...

3 grams of omega-3s a day may keep high blood pressure at bay

In a study from Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found about 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or...

Some older people may reduce their blood pressure drugs safely

In a study from the University of Oxford, scientists found that a medication reduction strategy is safe among some older adults treated with high...

Time-restricted eating may lower blood pressure, body weight

In a study from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, scientists found that time-restricted eating could help people lose body weight and lower blood...

Popular high blood pressure drug may not treat you effectively

In a recent study from Columbia University, scientists found the most popular first-line treatment for high blood pressure called ACE inhibitors is less effective...

Research shows a common cause of high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes

In a recent study from Uppsala University, scientists found that belly fat is a major contributing risk factor for developing diabetes and heart disease. They...

Common plant nutrient could strongly lower blood pressure

In a study from Dongguan Third People’s Hospital in China, scientists found that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure...