Buyer Beware: Does Your Blood Pressure Device Measure Up?
A lot of the blood pressure devices available online aren’t reliable By Wendy Haaf If you’re thinking about buying…
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Your Meds Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure
Almost one in five Americans with high blood pressure are taking a medication that can push it higher By Caitlin Finlay For many patients, the key to controlling high blood pressure may not be adding a new medication but avoiding…
8 Weeks to a Healthier Heart?
Eating more fruits and veggies seems to be the key By Wendy Haaf Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce…
Meditation May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
A new large-scale US study supports previous findings that meditation is good for your heart A survey of more…
Marathon Running May Keep You Younger
New research suggests that running a marathon—even slowly—lowers blood pressure, especially among older men It’s never too late in life…
Naps Linked With Lower BP
A snooze a day may help control high blood pressure By Wendy Haaf A midday siesta may help keep…
Lifestyle Changes May Keep You Off Meds
Whether your high blood pressure requires treatment is partly up to you By Wendy Haaf Changing your eating…