These health workers are the secret to lowering high blood pressure
A new study from Tulane University has revealed that pharmacists and community health workers may be the most effective in helping patients control high...
How your partner’s high blood pressure could affect your own health
New research shows that if one partner in a couple has high blood pressure, the other is more likely to have it too.
This finding...
How to deal with tired, achy eyes
Are your eyes tired, dry, or achy? Many factors can contribute to these types of symptoms. But a big culprit can be intense use...
Don’t give in to gum disease
Periodontal, or gum, disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It usually arises because of poor brushing and...
The ‘magnificent six’: six foods for a healthier heart
A recent study has revealed the best way to keep your heart healthy, and it involves six key foods. Researchers at McMaster University and...
New drug may help reduce the need for knee and hip replacements
Good news for people dealing with joint pain! A recent study suggests that a pill called colchicine could lower the chances of needing knee...
B vitamins may help lower blood pressure in a surprising way
Scientists from the University of Maine have made an interesting discovery about how certain vitamins could help lower blood pressure. High blood pressure, also...
A small breakfast change could manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A recent study from UBC Okanagan suggests that a small change to the first meal of the day might help people with Type 2...
How sleep apnea triggers high blood pressure
Sleep apnea affects nearly 40 million adults in the U.S., with many relying on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines to help them breathe...
Weight loss surgery beats medications for long-term blood pressure control
A new study shows that bariatric surgery is more effective at controlling high blood pressure in people with obesity compared to using blood pressure...