This common gum disease linked to high risk of high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that periodontitis (PD) is a possible risk factor for high blood pressure.
The research was conducted by a team...
Scientists discover the key to treating high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found the key to treating blood pressure might lie in people who are "resistant" to developing high blood pressure...
Lowering blood pressure may prevent new brain lesions in older people
Many people know treating high blood pressure reduces the odds of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.
A new study suggests another added benefit:...
The road to better exercise might be in your playlist
Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program – and picking the right tunes could even improve performance.
Federal exercise...
Strong blood pressure control may benefit brains of older people
In a new study, researchers found that more aggressively controlling daily blood pressure in older adults can improve their brain health.
The research was conducted...
Widely used high blood pressure drugs may harm your heart
Drugs based on a molecule called dihydropyridine (such as nifedipine and amlodipine) are commonly prescribed by doctors to treat high blood pressure and angina,...
This healthy vegetable may protect you from high blood pressure
Many people eat about twice the recommended level of salt in their daily diet.
This makes the level of sodium in their bodies very high....
These 4 cardiac rehab myths could harm your heart health
If you’ve had heart surgery or another heart-related procedure, cardiac rehab is most likely an important part of your recovery.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically...
High fiber diets may benefit people with high blood pressure, diabetes
In a new study, researchers found patients with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes who consume a high fiber diet had an improvement...
Scientists find new way to treat high blood pressure in obese people
There's no question that as body weight increases, so too does blood pressure.
In a new study, researchers have identified what may be a new...