How blood vessels may be causing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common and dangerous health conditions in the United States. It raises the risk of...
Drinking black tea daily may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study from The University of Western Australia has found that drinking black tea regularly could help lower blood pressure, offering a simple...
Why keeping track of blood pressure at home can save lives
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It is known as the “silent killer” because it often doesn’t...
Blood pressure drugs may raise heart failure risk for women, study finds
A new study from the University of Bologna is raising concerns about a common blood pressure medication and its impact on women’s heart health.
The...
Electrolytes play a big role in blood pressure health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls stays too high for too long. This condition...
This drug may be more effective for high blood pressure treatment
A new study from Columbia University has found that thiazide diuretics may be a better choice for treating high blood pressure than the more...
Changing blood pressure is a hidden heart risk
Have you ever had your blood pressure checked? It’s a simple test that shows how hard your blood is pushing against your arteries as...
How electrolytes help manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too...
Lowering blood pressure to 120 mm Hg can protect heart health effectively
A recent study has revealed that lowering systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—to less than 120 mm Hg can significantly...
How common drugs can worsen high blood pressure
Researchers from Harvard have uncovered a surprising and concerning discovery: nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be taking medications for...