High Blood Pressure - Page 10

January 25, 2017

Hidden heart risks? Masked hypertension may affect 17 million

Nearly one in eight Americans who think that they have normal blood pressure may have a type of high blood pressure that doesn't show up at the doctor's office, a new study finds.

January 12, 2017

Top prevention priorities for patients and doctors

Focusing on a handful of top prevention priorities can add years to life expectancy for everyone in a family, experts advise.

January 4, 2017

US News ranks best diet plans for 2017

An estimated tens of millions of Americans will hit the gym and purge their pantries this month in hopes of slashing pounds and improving their health for the new year.

December 27, 2016

Over the counter painkillers linked to hearing loss

- Regular use of pain relievers over many years may increase the risk of hearing loss, a recent study suggests.

December 22, 2016

Back pain tied to increased fall risk for older men

Back pain is the most common type of pain older men complain of, and it could signal a greater risk of falling, even for people with no other disabilities, according to a recent U.S. study.

December 21, 2016

Sleep apnea tied to diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy

Pregnant women who experience certain breathing problems during sleep may be more likely to develop complications like high blood pressure and diabetes, recent U.S. research suggests.

December 15, 2016

Marital status, history linked to survival after stroke

A person's current marital status and past marital losses may be related to their survival odds after a stroke, a new study suggests.

December 15, 2016

Can you have high blood pressure with a normal reading?

Health experts often assume that blood pressure measured in a medical office or hospital may be higher than usual, thanks to the anxiety brought on from being in a doctor's office (a phenomenon known as white-coat hypertension).

December 8, 2016

Some football positions linked to high blood pressure

It might not be obvious to those who spend Saturdays cheering on their alma mater on the gridiron, but playing college football is linked to changes that negatively affect the heart.

December 2, 2016

Vegetarian and vegan diets good for kids and adults, nutritionists say

Plant-based diets are tied to a lower risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers - and pretty much anyone can eat this way, according to a leading group of nutritionists.