Salt intake has more of an effect on blood pressure in people with metabolic syndrome than in others, experts say, suggesting that cutting down on salt could be especially important for these high-risk individuals.
Read moreNew blood pressure guidelines were published in May of 2007 by the American Heart Association (AHA). After reviewing recent studies the... Read more »
Since three-fourths of those of us who have diabetes also have high blood pressure, a combined blood glucose and blood pressure... Read more »
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As there aren't any specific known causes for high blood pressure, there are no specific or identifiable symptoms or signs either.... Read more »
My doctor didn't give me one of the new drugs that are good for my blood pressure. Is this because she is not up to date? Recently... Read more »
It is estimated that one in four adults (approximately 50 million) in the United States has elevated blood pressure – and more than 30 percent of... Read more »
Researchers say an online blood pressure monitoring program is very effective in helping patients with uncontrolled hypertension better manage... Read more »
New research published in the American Journal of Hypertension suggests that some commonly used prescription blood pressure medications actually... Read more »
Australian researchers have found that when given a choice between a pill or a piece of antioxidant-rich chocolate to help control blood pressure,... Read more »
Left untreated, hypertension will cause complications. People with untreated high blood pressure will not live as long as people with well treated... Read more »