Researchers find the key to treating high blood pressure
With one in four adults suffering from high blood pressure in the UK and over 1.1 billion people across the globe, it is one...
Arm cuff blood pressure results may not effectively predict heart disease
Central blood pressure, also called blood pressure amplification, is measured at the aorta, the artery closest to the heart.
In a recent study from the...
Practicing gratitude may help lower blood pressure
Before the feast begins, everyone around the table shares something that makes them feel grateful.
It's a Thanksgiving tradition in many U.S. families, but you...
Flu prevention strategies beyond getting a shot and washing your hands
It's cold and flu season, and the usual advice is being dispensed:
Get the influenza vaccine, wash your hands regularly and avoid contact with anyone...
How sugar and whole fruit could affect your blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that added sugar in daily diet is strongly linked to high blood pressure in older women.
On the contrary,...
This common health problem may increase your risk of high blood pressure
High blood pressure affects 30-45% of adults and is the leading global cause of premature death, while gum disease (periodontitis) affects more than 50%...
New migraine drugs may harm people with high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found new migraine drugs could block αCGRP, a neuropeptide that causes vasodilation, for example in the meninges.
The very same...
The ‘blue’ in blueberries may help control high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that eating 200g of blueberries every day for a month can lead to an improvement in blood vessel...
Legumes could boost your heart health, prevent high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that consuming beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and high blood...
High blood pressure, unhealthy diets in women of childbearing age
One in five women of childbearing age has high blood pressure, according to a new study that found few of these women are on...