Resistant hypertension – High blood pressure that’s hard to treat
What happens when you hit a high blood pressure plateau?
You’ve made lifestyle changes. You’re taking a diuretic and at least two other blood pressure...
High blood pressure before midlife linked to smaller brain, greater dementia risk
In a new study from the University of Melbourne, researchers found people who develop high blood pressure before middle age have smaller brains and...
This patch could give new life to a weak heart
In a new study from Western University, researchers found that a new cardiac patch could get the blood pumping.
The ultra-flexible heart patch may one...
Sleep apnea may increase risk of high blood pressure, sudden death
In a recent study published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research, researchers found that people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that occurs...
Whole grain food could help reduce your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole...
Blood pressure-lowering drugs could benefit healthy people, study finds
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers found blood pressure-lowering medication can prevent serious health conditions such as strokes, heart failure and...
Scientists give new suggestions for treating high blood pressure
In a recent study published in Circulation, researchers found no evidence that diastolic blood pressure—the bottom reading on a blood pressure test—can be harmful...
Common high blood pressure drugs may prevent Parkinson’s, dementia, Huntington’s
Recently, researchers have found that drugs commonly used for the high blood pressure may protect brain health and prevent several diseases.
One study published in...
These people more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure
In a new study from Rutgers University, researchers found younger men and older women are more likely to have high blood pressure that's uncontrolled...
Compounds in both green and black tea may reduce your blood pressure
In a new study from the University of Copenhagen, researchers found compounds in both green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion...