High Blood Pressure
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about high blood pressure, including medical research on symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
White Wine and Blood Pressure Risks
Is white wine safe for persons with high blood pressure?
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4 Simple Steps That Could Save Your Life
Heart disease steals millions of lives each year. Yours doesn’t have to be one of them.
Could Your Nightly Bathroom Trips Be a Sign You Have High Blood Pressure?
A new study found that those who have to pee in the middle of the night may want to get their blood pressure checked. Here’s what you need to know.
This Simple Test Could Diagnose Preeclampsia in Minutes
In a study, researchers say they’ve developed a simple urine test to quickly diagnose preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication.
The Napper’s Advantage: Lower Blood Pressure
Napping has blood pressure benefits similar to other lifestyle changes, like cutting down on sodium or alcohol, according to the American College of Cardiology.
What Does Your Period Have to Do With Your Blood Pressure?
A study shows that early-onset menstruation — periods that begin before age 11 — is associated with greater risk for high blood pressure later in life.
Luke Perry's Death By Stroke Is a Wakeup Call For Gen X
If you think stroke is for your parents age, well, we’ve got news for you — you are the "parent's age" now. Stroke in your 50s is not uncommon, but it is preventable.
Take a Morning Walk, Lower Your Blood Pressure
New research shows that walking at a moderate pace for 30 minutes each morning can help reduce blood pressure all day in adults who are overweight.
Heart Drug Recalls: What You Should Know Now
Drugs made from valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan purchased from suppliers in India and China have been recalled due to possible contamination.
Lower Your Blood Pressure, Keep Your Mind Sharp?
Studies have shown a link between blood pressure) and dementia risk. However, target blood pressure levels are somewhat controversial.
Blood Pressure High? You May Need More Zinc
Low levels of the mineral zinc, which helps support the immune system, may lead to hypertension (high blood pressure) by affecting the kidneys, researchers say.
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Health ProfessionalLisa Nelson RD provides step-by-step guidance to lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure, so you live life and enjoy your family for years to come.
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