According to a new study from researchers at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, higher blood pressure levels in ...

Normal BP is typically less than 120/80 mm Hg. Both high (hypertension) and low (hypotension) pressure can cause health ...

Some types of canned soup contain significant amounts of sodium. When eaten regularly, these soups can increase blood ...

First of all, what is heart disease, exactly? As cardiologist Dr. Mary Branch, MD says, it’s a constellation of problems. “The heart is like a house,” she says. “It contains two floors, two sides, ...

Blood pressure plays a critical role in overall well-being, serving as a key indicator of heart health. This measurement reflects the force of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries, ...

High blood pressure can be dangerous and put you at risk for heart disease and can ultimately, be fatal. Nearly half of American adults have a high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the ...

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Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

High blood pressure is, unfortunately, an increasingly common health condition. In the U.S alone, almost half of all adults have hypertension, or a blood pressure reading above 130/80 mmHg. Globally, ...

High blood pressure is an established risk factor for neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. Long-standing evidence shows that treating hypertension can reduce its vascular consequences, but whether ...