August 31, 2022

AHA News: Shift Workers With High Blood Pressure May Face Higher Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk

People with high blood pressure may be at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes if they work frequent night shifts, new research suggests.

August 31, 2022

Is There a Best Time of Day to Take Your Blood Pressure Pill?

It doesn't seem to matter what time of day or night you take your blood pressure medication, a new study finds.

August 31, 2022

Are High-Tech Blood Pressure Monitors Really Worth It?

When it comes to taking your blood pressure at home, smart devices with lots of bells and whistles are no better than old-school monitors, which happen to cost much less.

August 11, 2022

A Switch to Salt Substitute Could Slash Your Heart Risks

Swapping salt out for the salt substitute potassium chloride lowers blood pressure, and thereby the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease, a new analysis finds.

August 5, 2022

AHA News: Are You Taking Blood Pressure in Both Arms? You Should, Study Finds

Taking blood pressure readings from both arms and using the higher reading would more accurately capture who has high blood pressure – and is at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and death – than relying on readings from a single arm, new research suggests.

July 27, 2022

High Blood Pressure Doubles Odds That COVID Will Be Severe

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure — and that alone more than doubles their odds of being hospitalized if they are infected with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, a new study revealed.