by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 17, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExercise and diet are two important components to the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7” behaviors that can lower the risk of high blood pressure. Getty Images The American Heart Association says people who follow healthy lifestyle choices in their 30s can lower their risk of high blood pressure in their 40s. The […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 11, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say it’s important for people to know their blood pressure reading and then adapt lifestyle and medication regiments to manage it. Getty Images An increasing number of people in the United States have high blood pressure that’s not being...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 9, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestResearchers said they undertook the study in hopes of easing people’s fear of taking medications designed to treat high blood pressure. Getty Images Researchers who looked at 31 studies involving 260,000 participants said there is no evidence blood...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 28, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestResearchers are investigating why the new coronavirus appears to affect the cardiovascular system, and how blood pressure medications and blood thinners might help. Getty Images Researchers are looking into why the new coronavirus seems to affect the...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 25, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestResearchers say 41 common blood pressure medications did not appear to increase the risk of depression in participants in a new study. Getty Images A new study concludes that blood pressure medications do not increase the risk of depression, and some...