What your blood pressure numbers really mean to your health
Understanding your blood pressure is an important part of staying healthy. Blood pressure shows how hard your blood is pushing against the walls of...
Hidden health risks of blood pressure drugs for men
For many men, keeping their blood pressure under control is an important part of staying healthy and protecting their heart. High blood pressure, if...
Whole grains may help prevent heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
A new study from Tufts University has found that eating whole grains regularly can have powerful benefits for heart health, especially for adults in...
Study suggests blood pressure drug may raise vision loss risk
A new study from Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London has raised a possible concern for people taking a certain type of blood...
Common blood pressure drug may be linked to bowel disease
Diverticulosis is a health condition where small bulges or pouches form in the wall of the intestine. This often happens as people age. For...
Taking blood pressure pills at night may protect your heart better
A new study from Sichuan University in China has found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime may work better than taking it in...
How blood pressure affects brain health as we age
A recent study from the University of Miami has revealed new insights into how blood pressure affects our brain as we get older.
The findings...
Heart attack or anxiety attack? How to tell the difference
Heart attacks and anxiety attacks can feel very similar, and it’s often hard to tell the difference.
Both can cause chest pain, shortness of breath,...
Can high blood pressure cause kidney failure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
Many people know it can lead to heart disease...
Your blood pressure may reveal hidden clues about dementia
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, you usually see two numbers. These numbers are called systolic and diastolic pressure,...