Hypertension

Latest
Your Scrolling Habit Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure

Your Scrolling Habit Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure

More than six hours of daily screen time was linked to measurable heart health risks.

57d
Blood Pressure Guidelines Move Away From Medication for All Older Americans

Blood Pressure Guidelines Move Away From Medication for All Older Americans

New guidelines emphasize personalized care, but some doctors worry about the risk. 

83d
Atherosclerosis: The Silent Buildup Narrowing Your Arteries—Warning Signs to Watch For

Atherosclerosis: The Silent Buildup Narrowing Your Arteries—Warning Signs to Watch For

Often called a “silent” disease, atherosclerosis can progress for years without symptoms—until it leads to heart attack, stroke, or other serious complications.

112d
7 Everyday Habits That Raise Blood Pressure—and How to Reverse Them

7 Everyday Habits That Raise Blood Pressure—and How to Reverse Them

Blood pressure rises hundreds of times a day through habits you barely notice. Small adjustments can bring it back down.

204d
Heart Disease: When Chest Pain Becomes Serious–Treatment Options and Natural Approaches

Heart Disease: When Chest Pain Becomes Serious–Treatment Options and Natural Approaches

Heart disease affects millions of people and is the leading cause of death among both men and women.

210d
How High Blood Pressure Is Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

How High Blood Pressure Is Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Your brain needs a steady flow of blood to stay healthy, just as a garden needs water to grow.

265d
Classical Music May Help With Blood Pressure Control

Classical Music May Help With Blood Pressure Control

New research shows that predictable music patterns synchronize with blood pressure, potentially offering a drug-free approach to cardiovascular health.

272d
Updated Blood Pressure Guidelines Put Brain Health First

Updated Blood Pressure Guidelines Put Brain Health First

A better memory, greater quality of life, and independence are potential benefits of treating high blood pressure sooner—but not for everyone.

291d
Beetroot Juice Reduces Blood Pressure in People Older Than 60

Beetroot Juice Reduces Blood Pressure in People Older Than 60

Changes in oral bacteria may help older adults get more heart health benefits from nitrate-rich foods.

311d
How a Healthy Heart Boosts Your Body From Head to Toe

How a Healthy Heart Boosts Your Body From Head to Toe

Seven lifestyle tweaks that protect your heart and your whole body.

317d
Prenatal Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Teen Hypertension

Prenatal Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Teen Hypertension

Boys and black children were most affected, according to recent research of nearly 1,100 children.

346d
Why Processed Foods May Be Secretly Raising Your Blood Pressure

Why Processed Foods May Be Secretly Raising Your Blood Pressure

Researchers identify a processed food chemical that crosses into the brain and triggers high blood pressure by activating the nervous system.

347d
How Whole Grains Help Regulate Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol

How Whole Grains Help Regulate Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol

In traditional Chinese medicine, barley, oats, and light wheat are valued as powerful foods for dietary therapy.

352d
Could Hypertension Point to Deeper Issues? Natural Approaches to Consider

Could Hypertension Point to Deeper Issues? Natural Approaches to Consider

TCM uncovers the hidden causes of hypertension and offers natural, personalized strategies for lasting blood pressure control.

360d
Dark Chocolate and Tea Could Lower Your Blood Pressure: Major Study

Dark Chocolate and Tea Could Lower Your Blood Pressure: Major Study

Eighty years of research supports the role of flavanols in heart health.

367d
Potassium: The Antidote to Too Much Sodium

Potassium: The Antidote to Too Much Sodium

Find out which foods can boost potassium levels and help balance sodium intake.

370d
Turmeric Lowers Blood Pressure–How to Get the Most Out of It

Turmeric Lowers Blood Pressure–How to Get the Most Out of It

Pairing curcumin with other spices and foods elicits its full nutritional properties.

392d
7 Stretches to Ease Neck and Shoulder Tension–and Support Healthy Blood Pressure

7 Stretches to Ease Neck and Shoulder Tension–and Support Healthy Blood Pressure

Targeted stretches and mobility exercises for the neck, shoulders, and upper back can ease tension and support better spinal alignment.

393d
Silent Threats: How to Detect and Prevent Blood Clots Before It’s Too Late

Silent Threats: How to Detect and Prevent Blood Clots Before It’s Too Late

Learn to spot early signs of blood clots and reduce your risk with simple lifestyle and diet tips.

398d
Activating the Vagus Nerve: An Overlooked Approach to Improving Heart Function

Activating the Vagus Nerve: An Overlooked Approach to Improving Heart Function

Improving vagal tone and heart coherence boosts well-being, according to the experts.

487d
People Living Near Airports Face Greater Heart Risks

People Living Near Airports Face Greater Heart Risks

Nighttime noise exposure can lead to stiffer, thicker heart muscles and higher cardiac event risks, according to a recent study.

506d
Reversing Hypertension: A Nutritionist’s Guide to the DASH Diet and Tips for Cutting Salt

Reversing Hypertension: A Nutritionist’s Guide to the DASH Diet and Tips for Cutting Salt

A nutritionist explains the DASH diet, how it may help lower blood pressure, and how to cut salt when eating out or cooking at home.

534d
Natural Ways to Improve High Blood Pressure

Natural Ways to Improve High Blood Pressure

Natural approaches such as acupressure and dietary adjustments can be highly effective in lowering blood pressure.

542d
Cutting Back Blood Pressure Drugs Doesn’t Raise Heart-Related Risk, Study Finds

Cutting Back Blood Pressure Drugs Doesn’t Raise Heart-Related Risk, Study Finds

Recent research explores the safety of reducing blood pressure medications in nursing home residents.

552d
Study Links Heart Problems to 50 Percent Higher Cognitive Impairment Risk

Study Links Heart Problems to 50 Percent Higher Cognitive Impairment Risk

New research shows a strong connection between cardiovascular health and cognitive decline, emphasizing early intervention to preserve brain health.

557d
Study Links Constipation to Increased Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Study Links Constipation to Increased Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Constipation in hypertensive patients increases the risk of heart attack or stroke by about 1.7 times, according to new research.

559d
5 Common Blood Pressure Mistakes—Where to Get the Most Accurate Reading

5 Common Blood Pressure Mistakes—Where to Get the Most Accurate Reading

Research shows that inaccurate blood pressure readings are rampant, leading to misdiagnosis and mismanagement.

561d