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You are at an increased risk of high blood pressure or hypertension if you are overweight, have a relative with high blood pressure, smoke, eat too much salt, do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, do not exercise, drink too much coffee and alcohol, or are over the age of 65. High blood pressure can be prevented by making changes to your lifestyle, eating healthily, exercising and avoiding excessive salt intake, smoking and too much alcohol.
How much coffee is too much for the heart?
In a large new study, researchers identify 'the tipping point' for consumption after which coffee can increase a person's cardiovascular risk.
Eat walnuts to lower blood pressure, new study suggests
The authors of a new study conclude that for people already at risk of cardiovascular disease, adding walnuts to a low-fat diet could lower that risk.
Can drinking mineral-rich water prevent hypertension?
A study that links drinking salinated water to lower blood pressure attributes the effect to benefits of calcium and magnesium exceeding harms of sodium.
Type 2 diabetes: Intensive hypertension therapy may lower death risk
New research finds that intensive therapy for lowering the blood pressure of people with type 2 diabetes reduces their risk of mortality.
Stress, insomnia may triple death risk for those with hypertension
New research examines the effect of work stress and trouble sleeping on the risk of cardiovascular death in people who already have high blood pressure.
What is the best time to take statins and why?
Some cholesterol-lowering drugs work best when a person takes them in the evening, while others are equally effective in the morning. Learn more about different statins, including the best time of day to take them.
5-minute breathing 'workout' may benefit heart and brain health
New research finds that using a breathing device that strengthens breathing muscles for 5 minutes can lower blood pressure and boost cognition.
What causes an abnormal EKG result?
Several situations and medical conditions can cause abnormal EKG results, including electrolyte imbalances and irregular heart rhythms. Learn more in this article.
Frequent urination at night may be a sign of hypertension
Surgery with ultrasound treats high blood pressure in trial
Do standing desks really help you lose weight?
Common blood pressure drug may increase cardiac arrest risk
Is high blood pressure always bad?
Napping may be as good as drugs for lowering blood pressure
Are black walnuts good for you?
Can mouthwash raise your blood pressure?
Blueberries may lower cardiovascular risk by up to 20 percent
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High blood pressure? Turn up your thermostat
New 'triple pill' could eliminate high blood pressure
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