You may already know that salt isn't good for your blood pressure, but did you know that cutting it out of your diet for even one week can significantly lower your blood pressure?

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Preparing properly for lab tests helps ensure your results are accurate and reliable. Some tests — … ...

A new analysis examined what the real-world impact of a hypertension alert feature might look like if deployed broadly across ...

A: High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which is why it’s known as the “silent killer”. Many people don’t realize their ...

The Fallbrook Regional Health District is now offering residents the opportunity to check and track their blood pressure to take control of their health. High blood pressure often has no symptoms – ...

Nine in 10 strokes are preventable, according to the Stroke Association ’s website. “If you take action on blood pressure, ...

Once AF is diagnosed, treatment can help lower your risk. “If you are diagnosed with AF, you should be offered an oral ...

Hypertension alerts are designed to identify long-term trends that may indicate elevated blood pressure. Instead of relying ...

Obesity causes hypertension. Hypertension causes cardiovascular disease. And cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. While the link between fat and high blood pressure is ...

Blood pressure typically rises during the cold months due to constricted blood vessels caused by low temperatures, thereby increasing the heart's workload. "Most of these patients always feel their ...

Blood pressure readings fall into four general categories, ranging from normal to stage 2 high blood pressure. (Dreamstime/TNS) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread.