Fitness didn't keep him from heart problems or COVID-19, but it did help him recover
Sep 17, 2021
LeCount Holmes has lived by the mantra "don't give up." It helped him to overcome atrial fibrillation and COVID-19.
High Blood Pressure News
Travel to high altitudes could be dangerous for people with heart conditions
Sep 9, 2021
People with high blood pressure and heart conditions should talk to their doctor before traveling to places at high altitude, a new scientific statement from the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ advises.
Kids who snore could be at risk for blood pressure, heart problems
Aug 18, 2021
Obstructive sleep apnea may lead to higher blood pressure and other heart-related problems in children and adolescents, according to an ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ report that calls for sleep tests in children at risk.
How a doctor's presence may alter blood pressure readings
Aug 9, 2021
Researchers measure nerve activity to show how a doctor's presence prompts a "fight or flight" response and boosts blood pressure.
Early breastfeeding, even for a few days, could lower blood pressure in toddler years
Jul 21, 2021
Infants who received even a relatively small amount of their mother's early breast milk, also known as colostrum, had lower blood pressure at 3 years old than those never breastfed, a new study shows.
Doctor thought high blood pressure was his only problem – then he had a heart attack
Jun 28, 2021
When Dr. David Watlington learned he had high blood pressure, he took medicine and changed his diet. He made progress quickly, yet not in time to prevent a heart attack.
U.S. appears to lose ground in controlling high blood pressure
Jun 14, 2021
After years of improvement, high blood pressure control among adults in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, according to new research.
Asian and Pacific Islander women may be at greatest risk for preeclampsia complications
Jun 8, 2021
Black women are most likely to develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, but Asian and Pacific Islander women may have the highest risk for complications from that condition, a new study finds.
Doctors should 'prescribe' exercise for adults with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
Jun 2, 2021
Doctors should write exercise "prescriptions" that include tailored lifestyle and activity advice to help people with mildly high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, according to a new ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ scientific statement.
How much harm can a little excess salt do? Plenty
May 26, 2021
Excess salt, or sodium, can hurt the heart, kidneys, brain and more. Here's how cutting back can help you.