Diet designed to lower blood pressure also can lower risk of kidney disease
In a study from Johns Hopkins, scientists found people who ate a diet high in nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and...
How salt increases blood pressure
Dietary salt increases blood pressure in some people, putting them at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and death.
In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists...
Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering your blood pressure
Scientists from the University of Southern California found eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas—and even coffee—could be key to lowering...
Even easy exercise could help lower blood pressure in people with diabetes
In a study from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes in Melbourne, scientists found just a few minutes of easy exercise daily can help...
Long-term use of high blood pressure meds may harm kidney health
In a recent study from the University of Virginia, scientists found that long-term use of drugs commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and...
What is heart failure?
Heart failure – one of the conditions former first lady Barbara Bush has been diagnosed with – is a fairly common condition, especially among...
Blueberries could lower heart disease risk in some older women
In a study from Colorado State University, scientists found that eating blueberries can lower the risk of heart disease in older women with high...
High blood pressure may reduce dementia risk in some old people
Scientists from the National Institutes of Health found that high and low blood pressure levels among different older age groups were linked to varying...
Mental health problems strongly linked to heart rate problem, high blood pressure
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found another reason why people should be paying more attention to mental health:
It is...
Morning exercise could help reduce high blood pressure in older people
Scientists from the University of Western Australia found in sedentary overweight older adults, morning exercise reduces systolic blood pressure, with additional benefits seen by...