This common chemical in food may harm your blood pressure
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, researchers found if more phosphates are consumed with food, blood...
Zinc deficiency may contribute to high blood pressure, study finds
In a new study from Emory University, researchers found lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) by altering the way the...
Why people with sleep apnea more likely to have high blood pressure
In a recent study published in the European Respiratory Journal, researchers found the potential cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea.
The study...
People with this personality trait more likely to have heart attacks
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, researchers found that heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could...
Lingonberry juice can help lower high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found that long-term drinking of lingonberry juice lowers high blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels. The...
Eating this food linked to better waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar
In a new study from Tufts University, researchers found middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had...
A new method to treat drug-resistant high blood pressure
In a new study published in The Lancet, researchers found that brief pulses of ultrasound delivered to nerves near the kidney produced an effective...
Have high blood pressure? You may want to check your meds
In a study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, researchers found nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading risk factor...
5 things you need to know about blood pressure before it’s a problem
Blood pressure is more than just numbers your doctor writes on a chart.
To explain it, Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, medical director of the Hypertension Clinic...
Your age may determine which blood pressure number matters most
In a new study published in Hypertension, researchers found people’s age may determine which blood pressure number matters most.
The study is from the University...