Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, per the CDC. The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released a new set ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

Adding the novel medication baxdrostat to standard care may help manage high blood pressure and delay the progression of kidney disease in people with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high ...

Bodybuilders that train with heavy loads, several times a week, put a lot of stress on their body. One concern that sometimes comes up with this type of routine is how bodybuilding affects blood ...

Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth. Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice could reduce older adults’ ...

There are a lot of things in life that can influence your blood pressure, including how often you work out and how much stress you’re under. But some new research suggests that you might be able to ...

Orthostatic hypotension, marked by dizziness upon standing, poses risks, especially for older adults with high blood pressure. This condition arises from the body's delayed blood pressure regulation ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in older adults by reshaping their oral microbiome, according to researchers at the University of Exeter. The study found that beneficial ...

New recommendations from the American Heart Association aim for early treatment, including lifestyle changes and medications, once systolic blood pressure rises above 130/80 mm Hg, which stands for ...

Intensive efforts to bring down high blood pressure can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study has found. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue ...