5 easy ways to keep tabs on heart health
Jul 29, 2020
Don't wait until it's too late to start tracking these heart-health numbers.
High Blood Pressure News
Regular exercise outpaces pollution's negative effects on blood pressure
Jul 20, 2020
While inactive people exposed to high levels of pollution have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new study shows the benefits of regular exercise hold up no matter how dirty the air.
High blood pressure increasingly deadly for Black people
Jul 13, 2020
Black people experience a twofold higher mortality rate from high blood pressure, the often-called "silent killer," a new study shows.
Common high blood pressure meds may lower colorectal cancer risk
Jul 6, 2020
High blood pressure medicines that block or inhibit the chemical angiotensin could reduce colorectal cancer, a Hong Kong study shows.
A lifetime of discrimination may boost high blood pressure risk in African Americans
Jul 1, 2020
The chronic stress of dealing with inequity and racism can increase the risk of developing hypertension in African Americans, according to new research.
COVID-19 pandemic brings new concerns about excessive drinking
Jul 1, 2020
With data suggesting people are drinking more alcohol since the pandemic began, experts worry about the health risks.
Narrowing eye vessels in young children might predict high blood pressure
Jun 29, 2020
Analyzing the retina's blood vessels in early childhood could help doctors identify who needs help with prevention and treatment of high blood pressure later in life, according to a new Swiss study.
Pregnant women with heart defects don't always get this recommended test
Jun 8, 2020
Pregnant women with congenital heart disease face higher risk of cardiovascular complications, yet only half get the tests needed to identify problems early, a new study shows.
Taking blood pressure meds helps even frailest people live longer
Jun 8, 2020
Consistently taking prescribed blood pressure medications helped both frail and healthy older adults live longer, according to new research.
Both blood pressure numbers key to pinpointing heart attack, stroke risk in young adults
Jun 1, 2020
A new study shows how much cardiovascular risk goes up if you have high blood pressure in your 20s and 30s.