Heart failure vs. heart attack: What’s the difference?
Many people think heart failure and heart attack are the same thing, but they are actually two very different heart conditions.
Both are serious and...
Sharp rise in dangerous blood pressure spikes among older Americans
A recent study from Yale University has revealed a worrying trend: over the last 20 years, more and more older Americans have been hospitalized...
Common painkiller may raise blood pressure in people with hypertension
Paracetamol, often seen as a safer choice for pain relief, may not be as risk-free as once believed—especially for people with high blood pressure....
Common causes of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like...
Scientists find new way to treat tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people in the U.S. It’s one of the leading causes of heart disease, stroke, and...
Controlling blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking may prevent nearly half of dementia cases
A new long-term study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that many cases of dementia before the age of...
This new salt could help lower blood pressure without losing flavor
Americans consume too much salt—on average over 3,400 milligrams a day—well above the recommended limit of 2,300 milligrams. This high salt intake is linked...
Could blood pressure medicine increase the risk of eye disease?
A new study from the United Kingdom has found that a common type of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a higher risk...
Can high blood pressure cause chronic kidney disease?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms—but it can do a...
How high blood pressure drugs can affect men’s health
Managing high blood pressure is very important for heart health, especially for men who may face certain challenges.
While medications are often necessary to lower...