Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, which is the No. 1 preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke and heart failure, as well as ...

New study shows that staying hydrated reduces levels of cortisone — a hormone that helps regulate blood pressure, reduce ...

Using the PREVENT-CVD equation to guide management of high blood pressure could improve outcomes by identifying individuals at increased cardiovascular risk, researchers reported.The American Heart ...

Salt is eliminated from the body in urine in 1 to 3 days. Cutting back on salt, drinking water, and exercising may improve sodium excretion and blood pressure.

Studies point to BP as a mediating factor in the relationship between sleep and CV health, with certain sleep patterns tied to hypertension.

A new study reveals a 40 percent surge in cognitive disability among Americans over the past decade, a trend driven primarily ...

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk ...

In the SIBAMATE study, more than 60% of patients lost at least 5% of body weight after 3 months of using ...

According to the report, common long-term health problems among older Americans include: High blood pressure: 61.4% of Americans aged 65 or older had this condition as of 2023 (down from 63% one ...

For the first time since 2017, the American Heart Association has released updated guidelines to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, explains Dr. Retu Saxena.