Common high blood pressure drugs may lower colon cancer risk

Medications commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure also could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study. Researchers reviewed health records...

If you have high blood pressure, you should know these about COVID-19

Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above...

This exercise could boost blood vessel health, improve blood pressure

Essential hypertension—a type of high blood pressure that occurs without a known cause—is linked to an impaired ability of the blood vessels to dilate...

Most diets could help lose weight and lower blood pressure for less than 1...

Obesity has nearly tripled worldwide since 1975, prompting a plethora of dietary recommendations for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction. But so far, there has...

Why women are better at keeping their blood pressure down

In a new study, researchers found that after a high-salt diet, females are better able to keep their pressure down by increasing levels of...

Using gas cooker may lower blood pressure, UK study shows

In a new study, researchers examined how nitrogen dioxide can impact the cardiovascular system. They test the blood chemistry and cardiovascular changes of 12 healthy...

A nap a day keeps high blood pressure at bay

In a new study, researchers found that napping could do more than just reboot energy levels and improve mood. They found that people who took...

This eating style may help lower blood pressure, improve weight loss

A recent study from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies found that time-restricted eating could help people lose body weight and lower blood pressure. The...

Midlife high blood pressure during exercise could mean later heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that higher blood pressure during exercise and impaired BP recovery after exercise in midlife may predict heart disease...

This common nutrient may help prevent high blood pressure

A recent study from Monash University in Australia found that dietary fiber, particularly fiber that’s prebiotic, could prevent the development of high blood pressure. They...