The sodium in salt is considered a ‘villain’ because excessive intake is strongly linked to high blood pressure (hypertension ...

Those with a specific type of previous stroke saw a 30% reduced risk. Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD Sodium is ...

Are you concerned about your sodium intake? Learn about 15 foods you should avoid that are high in sodium. The post 15 foods ...

Peter Bon had a charm, a doctorate on his CV and experience of disasters, yet one slip began to unravel an extraordinary ...

Numerous studies have shown that exercise lowers blood pressure, but the 2021 research suggests that "maintaining physical ...

Keeping your blood pressure in check may benefit you in the long run by cutting your risk of developing dementia.

For many people, medications may be needed to treat high blood pressure, but for everyone making lifestyle changes can make a ...

Everyone with high blood pressure (typically 130/80 mmHg or higher) should monitor their blood pressure at home, as per the American Heart Association. It's essential because the tracking can help ...

Nov. 21, 2024 — Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding ...

The AHA’s Target BP initiative is a movement to increase blood pressure control among adults living with hypertension in the United States.

Blood pressure numbers indicate the pressure measured when your heart beats (systolic), and in between the beats (diastolic). Less than 120/80 (one hundred twenty over eighty) is considered normal. A ...