Four out of five American adults with high blood pressure don't have their condition under control, putting them at increased risk for heart disease and dementia, a new study says. About 79% of people ...

You may think that as long as you eat a banana every once in a while, you’re good on the potassium front. But the truth is, most of us need to up our intake of foods high in potassium. “Only about 2% ...

Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure. It's one of the leading causes of heart attack and stroke, and salt is the major culprit. But what if you could still enjoy that savory taste without ...

Blood pressure readings fall into four general categories, ranging from normal to stage 2 high blood pressure. (Dreamstime/TNS) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread.

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

Sometimes, downing an energy drink can feel like refueling your battery. But with too much, that jolt can turn into a catastrophic surge that fries the wiring and blows a fuse. That was the ...

Want to reel in your high blood pressure? A new study suggests it might be so easy, you could do it in your sleep. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found that one simple lifestyle ...

The likelihood of high blood pressure is clearly higher among people who have both sleep apnea and insomnia. This is shown by a study from the University of Gothenburg. High blood pressure is one of ...

Yes, high blood sugar can cause heart palpitations. However, there are also many other potential causes, such as stress, low blood sugar, hormonal fluctuations, certain medications, and stimulants, ...

Global rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in childhood and adolescence have nearly doubled since 2000, putting more kids at risk for poor health later in life. “In 2000, about 3.4% of boys ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is too high over time. High blood pressure is usually a symptomless condition. Fatigue is also ...