Understanding common causes of fluctuating blood pressure
Blood pressure tells us how hard the blood is pushing against the walls of our arteries when the heart pumps. It is normal for...
Popular blood pressure pill may raise skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health issue in Australia. It affects more than one in three adults.
If it’s not treated,...
Timing of blood pressure pills could strongly change heart health
A new study has found that a small change in routine could make a big difference for people with high blood pressure.
Researchers from the...
Common painkiller can harm kidneys when combined with blood pressure meds
If you take medicine for high blood pressure, be careful when using ibuprofen, a common painkiller found in many stores.
A new study by researchers...
Study finds safer option between two common blood pressure drugs
A major study from Columbia University has given doctors and patients new insights into treating high blood pressure.
Over a span of 17 years, researchers...
Eating whole grains could help control blood pressure and blood sugar
Scientists from Tufts University have found that eating at least three servings of whole grains each day may help slow increases in waist size,...
How to eat for a healthy heart
National Nutrition Month offers a golden opportunity to delve into heart-friendly eating approaches and habits, providing the chance to unlock the potential of food...
This common plant nutrient could help reduce high blood pressure
Scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University have found that quercetin—a plant pigment (flavonoid) that gives many fruits and vegetables their color—may help...
Plant-based diet may reverse heart damage in high blood pressure
A new study from Georgia State University has found that eating a plant-based diet could help prevent and even reverse a specific kind of...
Intensive blood pressure lowering strongly benefit people with kidney disease
New research from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) shows that nearly all adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can benefit from keeping...