A: High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which is why it’s known as the “silent killer”. Many people don’t realize their ...

Using an air purifier nightly could improve sleep and reduce blood pressure for some people. Experts recommend choosing a ...

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Dr. Sarosh Rana has brought a blood biomarker test for preeclampsia and a program she created to remotely monitor women with ...

Hypertension alerts are designed to identify long-term trends that may indicate elevated blood pressure. Instead of relying ...

Background Intraocular pressure (IOP) exhibits significant fluctuations in response to changes in body posture. Postural modification may serve as a potential adjunctive strategy for IOP management in ...

Scientists have discovered that a part of the brain may be behind high blood pressure. The lateral parafacial region sits in the brainstem—the oldest part of the brain—which controls automatic ...

Use the bathroom before checking your blood pressure. Avoid smoking, caffeine, and exercise at least 30 minutes before measuring blood pressure. Keep a consistent schedule when checking your blood ...

More than 70 percent of U.S. adults ages 60 and older have high blood pressure. If you’re among them—or at risk for hypertension—you’ll want to know what new guidelines from the American Heart ...

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Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that something as simple as where you rest your arm during a blood pressure test can make a big difference in the results. This small detail might ...