High blood pressure is caused by the force of blood flow in the arteries being too high. The DASH diet includes heart-healthy ...

A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology showed that high blood pressure in early midlife was ...

Arterial stiffness estimated from carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity has been discovered as a novel cause of increased blood pressure, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome in adolescents ...

Elevated blood pressure or hypertension in early midlife is associated with a heightened risk for increased arterial stiffness nearly three decades later in women, but not in men.

Managing hypertension requires careful attention to dietary choices, as certain foods can significantly elevate blood pressure levels ...

Over time, hypertension can lead to serious medical problems including stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.

OBJECTIVE: Determine if increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) alone can cause systemic hypertension in a chronic canine model. DESIGN: Evaluate effects of increase in IAP with progressive ...