This plant nutrient may lower risks of heart disease and diabetes
A new study suggests that a natural compound found in plant foods—called phytosterol—may help lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes,...
Lower blood pressure may help keep your brain healthy as you age
A new study from scientists at the University of Miami has found a strong link between blood pressure and brain health, especially in older...
Rethinking blood pressure treatment: are we using the right first medicine?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world. If it’s not treated...
This healthier salt may help lower blood pressure, study finds
Too much salt is a big problem in many people’s diets, especially in the United States. On average, Americans eat more than 3,400 milligrams...
Could a common blood pressure pill help us live longer?
As we grow older, our bodies naturally start to slow down. We become more vulnerable to illness, and our cells don’t repair themselves as...
Your blood pressure can change a lot between your doctor visits
If you believe your blood pressure stays the same all the time, it’s time to think again. A new study led by Yuan Lu,...
Managing blood pressure during surgery doesn’t affect brain health, study shows
A major international study has found that two different ways of managing blood pressure during surgery in older adults result in similar outcomes when...
Is your blood pressure drug doing more harm than good?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people, and many take medicine every...
A new shot could help control high blood pressure for months
High blood pressure is a very common health issue that affects millions of people around the world. To keep it under control, most people...
Strong blood pressure meds after hospital stay may harm older adults
Researchers from UC San Francisco and other institutions have an important message for people aged 65 and older: be careful about taking stronger blood...