Hypertension News & Features
Can Renal Denervation Replace Blood Pressure Meds?
- Can I Drink Alcohol if I Have High Blood Pressure?
While an occasional drink might be OK for most people, you may want to skip alcohol if you have high blood pressure that’s not under control.
- Just 5 More Minutes of Exercise Can Lower Blood Pressure
November 7, 2024 — New study highlights how even small increases in physical activity can have meaningful health benefits.
- Do You Really Have High Blood Pressure? Check Your Arm Position
October 8, 2024 — People who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may want to check again. That’s because many commonly used arm positions for blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurately high readings, researchers have determined.
- Heart Risks After Pregnancy-Related High Blood Pressure in Latinas
New data shows that Latina women with high blood pressure during pregnancy face a greater chance of heart problems. What causes the complication, and how can you lower your risk?
- Why This Exercise Is So Good for High Blood Pressure
January 11, 2024 — A 2023 review of 270 prior studies of nearly 16,000 people found that a program of isometric exercise reduced blood pressure more than any other kind.
- Have High Blood Pressure? Your Partner May, Too
December 7, 2023 — It’s possible that doctors' offices might start sending invites to date night blood pressure screenings for couples. That’s because a new study shows that in nearly 4 in 10 heterosexual couples in the U.S., both partners have high blood pressure.
- Vehicle Air Filtration May Protect Against Blood Pressure Spikes
November 30, 2023 — Breathing unfiltered air while commuting during rush hour can harm your health just as much as eating a high-sodium diet, new research suggests, pointing to yet another everyday danger of exposure to air pollution.
- Study Says Even Light Drinking Raises Blood Pressure
July 31, 2023 — Light drinking raises a person’s systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—even if that person doesn’t have hypertension in the first place.
- I’m Perfectly Healthy and Still Got High Blood Pressure. Why?
July 12, 2023 — You can develop primary hypertension and high blood pressure even if you exercise regularly, eat clean, and don’t smoke. We share ways to get ahead of a primary hypertension diagnosis, along with tips to keep this “silent” disease in check.
- Dealing With the Physical Impact of Intense Grief
June 23, 2023 — A new study has found that severe grief can cause a significant increase in blood pressure, suggesting that grief can be a risk factor for future heart problems.
- Estrogen-Only Pills for Menopause May Raise Women’s High Blood Pressure Risk
June 5, 2023 — Women who take estrogen-only pills to manage menopause symptoms are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure, compared to women using estrogen-only patches or creams, according to a new study.
- High-Salt Diet a Danger Even With Normal Blood Pressure
April 10, 2023 — A large study shows eating a diet high in salt is linked to clogged arteries of the heart and neck, raising the risk of heart attack and stroke, even in people with normal blood pressure.
- DASH Diet: Meal Ideas
The DASH diet can help lower your blood pressure. Get meal ideas that work for the DASH diet to use all day long.
- Exercise and High Blood Pressure: What It Takes
How much exercise, and what types of workouts, are best if you have high blood pressure? Get the facts.
- 6 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health
Owning a pet can ward off depression, lower blood pressure, and boost immunity. It may even improve your social life.
- 7 Steps to Tame Prehypertension
WebMD discusses prehypertension -- what it is, why it matters, and what can help you prevent it from becoming high blood pressure.
- Hypertension Serious in Young Men
High blood pressure is more common in younger men, and should be taken just as serious as in their older counterparts.
- Tip Sheet: High Blood Pressure and Pain Relievers
Many over-the-counter pain relief medications can make high blood pressure even higher. Follow these tips to be safe.
- High Blood Pressure: The Invisible Health Risk
It's silence is deadly, but you can beat this common condition. Find out how.
- 5 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health
Owning a pet can ward off depression, lower blood pressure, and boost immunity. It may even improve your social life.
- The New Low for High Blood Pressure
Nearly a quarter of American adults just got diagnosed with a new disorder: prehypertension. Is your blood pressure low enough?
- Shaking a Salt Habit
In the seesaw experts' battle over salt and hypertension, the latest results support a low-sodium diet.
