Top myths about high blood pressure you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
Even though it’s a common condition, many people misunderstand it. These misunderstandings, or...
Understanding big causes of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure is a serious health issue that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious problems.
This condition is often...
Common blood pressure drugs may affect kidneys over time, study warns
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most widespread health problems in the world today.
It affects millions of people and...
How stress can raise your blood pressure
A new study from Swinburne University has shown that stress may raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
This research...
Safer and smarter treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
It happens when the force of blood...
Why doctors may stop worrying about low diastolic blood pressure
New research from NUI Galway and other institutions has challenged an old idea about blood pressure.
For years, doctors worried that lowering the bottom number...
How omega-3 supplements can help lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health condition that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Keeping your blood pressure...
The worst fats for high blood pressure—and what to eat instead
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a health condition that affects many people around the world.
It increases the risk of serious problems...
Delayed high blood pressure diagnosis increases health risks
A new study from Yale New Haven Hospital shows that delays in diagnosing high blood pressure (hypertension) are common and can lead to delays...
Why managing high blood pressure in older people is more important than ever
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is very common in older adults. As people age, their risk of developing this condition increases.
It often goes...