High blood pressure linked to these personality traits
Many people think of high blood pressure as something that only affects the heart. At doctor visits, it's often treated like just another number...
Can mouthwash increase your blood pressure?
Most people use mouthwash to keep their breath fresh and their mouths clean. It’s a normal part of many people’s daily routine, often seen...
Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure and diabetes
Taking care of your diet is very important when you have high blood pressure and diabetes. These two health conditions are closely linked to...
Both blood pressure numbers predict heart disease risk
When you visit a doctor, you’ve probably had your blood pressure checked. The results come as two numbers—one on top and one on the...
Scientists find how to repair diabetic heart failure
A thin, gel-like lining inside the heart’s tiniest blood vessels may hold the key to treating heart failure in people with diabetes, according to...
Many Americans worry about high blood pressure—but few know what it really means
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems in the United States. It affects nearly half of all...
Common blood pressure drug linked to low potassium and kidney issues
Chlorthalidone is a medication that doctors have long prescribed to help manage high blood pressure. But now, new research from Columbia University is raising...
This breathing exercise can help lower your blood pressure
A recent study has found that a simple breathing exercise may help lower blood pressure just as well as taking medication or doing regular...
These widely used drugs can raise your blood pressure
Blood pressure is an important sign of how healthy your heart and blood vessels are. It measures the force of your blood pushing against...
Japanese plum juice may help lower blood pressure
More than half of adults in the United States—about 122 million people—have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. This condition increases the risk...