College Football Players Have Stiffer Arteries, Study Finds
2014-04-02
But it’s unclear what that means for later heart health, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Blood Pressure Guidelines May Take Millions of Americans Off Meds
2014-03-29
Study estimates impact of controversial changes that raised treatment thresholdContinue Reading
Keeping Blood Pressure Low Halves Risk of Second Stroke: Study
2014-03-27
But less than one-third of survivors maintain consistently safe levelsContinue Reading
Doctors Really Do Raise Your Blood Pressure
2014-03-26
Study indicates that long-suspected ‘white coat effect’ is realContinue Reading
Diabetes in Middle Age May Cause Memory Problems Later
2014-03-19
Study also found that high blood pressure has similar impactContinue Reading
Keep Your Heart Healthy
2014-03-16
Daily exercise, fruits and veggies, not smoking all help, cardiologist saysContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure Common, Often Untreated in U.S. Hispanics: Study
2014-03-13
Lack of insurance, language barriers might be obstacles to care, expert saysContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure and Stroke
2014-03-13
Even slightly elevated blood pressure may increase the risk of stroke, study finds.
Even Slightly Higher Blood Pressure May Raise Stroke Risk: Study
2014-03-12
Experts say the finding highlights importance of keeping blood pressure under controlContinue Reading
Nicotine Patches Don’t Help Pregnant Women Quit Smoking: Study
2014-03-12
Researchers also found those who used them had higher blood pressure than those who didn’tContinue Reading
Diet to Reduce Blood Pressure May Also Stave Off Kidney Stones
2014-03-01
Study found DASH diet just as effective, less limiting, than traditional eating planContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Meds May Raise Risk of Serious Falls for Seniors
2014-02-24
Study found those over 70 who took medications were up to 40 percent more likely to be injuredContinue Reading
Vegetarian Diet May Help Lower Blood Pressure, Research Suggests
2014-02-24
Japanese review of 39 studies shows a meatless menu might boost cardiovascular health, but the findings are preliminaryContinue Reading
Doctors Slower to Prescribe High Blood Pressure Meds to Younger Patients
2014-02-24
Study found age was a factor in how quickly patients got treatmentContinue Reading