The hidden link between high blood pressure and dementia
Many people know that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is bad for the heart, but fewer are aware that it can also harm the...
Intensive high blood pressure treatment could prevent stroke in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue. It’s sometimes called the "silent killer" because you might not feel sick, but it...
New advances in heart disease treatments
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but exciting new advancements in treatment are offering hope to millions of people.
From...
8 ways couples can make resolutions that boost health and relationships
You're ready to ring in the new year with your special someone. Does that mean you're ready to make healthy resolutions together, too?
Focusing on...
How coffee and green tea affect your risks of high blood pressure and heart...
If you’re a coffee lover but have severe high blood pressure, new research suggests it might be time to reconsider how much coffee you...
Scientists “see” how cholesterol causes heart attacks
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for new drugs to lower "bad" cholesterol, also known as LDL cholesterol, and...
Scientists find a better treatment for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls...
Finding the right pill for high blood pressure
Imagine visiting your doctor and being handed a pill to help manage high blood pressure. It sounds simple, right?
Yet, for millions of people, managing...
This blood pressure drug may help prevent epilepsy after stroke
For some stroke survivors, the damage caused by the stroke can lead to epilepsy due to scarring and disrupted electrical activity in the brain.
However,...
Blood pressure fluctuations linked to cognitive decline, study finds
Fluctuating blood pressure in older adults may be connected to declines in memory and thinking skills, according to a new study published in Neurology.
The research...