November 21, 2024

Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure

A wearable patch the size of a postage stamp that can monitor blood pressure continuously could soon help people manage their hypertension.

November 15, 2024

Vitamin D Supplements Could Help Lower Blood Pressure in Obese People

Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors who are obese, reducing their heart health risk, a new study says.

November 7, 2024

Just 5 Extra Minutes of Exercise Per Day Could Lower Blood Pressure

It doesn't take much: Adding just five minutes of exercise to your daily routine lowers your blood pressure and might cut your odds for heart disease, new research shows.

October 20, 2024

Want to Slowly Cut Down on Dietary Salt? Here's How

Did you know that sodium is the bad guy in salt, raising your risks for high blood pressure and other heart ills?

October 10, 2024

Are People Holding Their Arms Incorrectly for Blood Pressure Tests?

Checking your blood pressure at home? Pay attention to arm position.

September 26, 2024

3-in-1 Blood Pressure Pill Could Be Treatment Advance

An experimental three-in-one blood pressure pill works better than layering on meds one at a time, a new clinical trial shows.