Researchers find how blood pressure drugs harm kidneys
Commonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys' ability to filter and purify blood,...
These herbs can help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and stroke. While medications are...
Are common blood pressure drugs safe for mental health?
Sleep is as essential as eating, drinking, and breathing. Without enough of it, people can develop sleep deprivation, which affects health and well-being.
According to...
L-theanine: Can it help lower high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke,...
Blood pressure swings linked to sudden heart death
Middle-aged adults whose blood pressure levels change frequently over time might face a higher chance of sudden cardiac death compared to those with steadier...
This beverage may help lower blood pressure
A study from The University of Western Australia suggests that drinking three cups of black tea a day might help reduce blood pressure, which...
This blood pressure number may predict your dementia risk
Imagine you’re at the doctor’s office, getting your blood pressure checked. After the machine squeezes your arm, it gives two numbers: the top number...
The hidden link between high blood pressure, kidney damage, and heart failure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often referred to as a "silent killer" because it doesn’t always show obvious symptoms but can cause...
She was told her heart condition made pregnancy dangerous. Her daughter just graduated college
When Tara Garcia was born, her skin was tinted blue. This meant a lack of oxygen in her body. Doctors told her parents the...
Uncontrolled high blood pressure harms these people most
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, according to statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA). This...