High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

These people should pay extra attention to high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem. Nearly half of all adults in the United States have it. According...

Finding the right blood pressure for older people: what you need to know

As we age, keeping blood pressure under control becomes even more important. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of...

Blood pressure medication linked to skin cancer risk in older people

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue affecting over a third of Australian adults aged 18 and above. If...

Biological age may predict heart disease better

A recent study led by researchers from the Universities of Jyväskylä, Tampere, and Helsinki, along with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)...

This oral blood pressure drug could slow aging

Scientists from the University of Liverpool have made an exciting discovery. They found that a drug called rilmenidine, which is already used to treat...

Study finds probiotics may lower high blood pressure

A recent study conducted by scientists at Griffith University in Australia has revealed that taking probiotics could help lower the risk of heart disease....

Signs of dangerous high blood pressure you need to know

Blood pressure is a key sign of how well your body is working. It measures how hard your blood pushes against the walls of...

Why stiff arteries could be a big problem for your health

Today, health problems like high blood pressure and obesity are becoming more common around the world, even though doctors and health organizations are working...

Blood pressure is linked to cold tolerance, study finds

A recent study has uncovered surprising genetic traits in a group of women known for their incredible diving skills off the coast of South...

The best breakfast foods to help lower your blood pressure

Starting your day with the right foods doesn’t just give you energy—it can also help keep your blood pressure under control. Breakfast is an...