Blood pressure drug boosts blood flow to key brain area in Alzheimer's study
Jun 17, 2019
An Alzheimer's disease study found a blood pressure drug increased blood flow to a key brain area, but the cognitive benefits aren't clear.
High Blood Pressure News
How to have a heart-healthy pregnancy before you even conceive
Jun 11, 2019
Preconception health – the care you get prior to becoming pregnant – is just as important as the care you get during pregnancy, especially if you have a condition that puts your heart at risk.
3 simple steps could save 94 million lives
Jun 10, 2019
A global effort to control blood pressure, cut sodium and eliminate trans fat could have a dramatic effect on cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
Army troops have worse heart health than civilian population, study says
Jun 5, 2019
The heart health of active-duty Army personnel is actually worse than civilians' heart health, a surprising study has found.
Energy drinks may provide jolt to heart, blood pressure
May 29, 2019
People who drank 32 ounces of energy drinks in an hour had abnormal electrical activity in their hearts four hours later, according to a study that confirms previous research.
Many with high blood pressure aren't worried. Should they be?
May 24, 2019
Nearly half of people diagnosed with high blood pressure aren't worried about having a heart attack or stroke, according to a new survey.
With grit and gratitude, stroke survivor plays on
May 23, 2019
A stroke at age 42 changed Dave Kim's music and his life.
Faith and an understanding of hardship drive a doctor's work
May 21, 2019
Dr. Brent Egan, who helped develop a national program to prevent high blood pressure, is being honored with the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ's Louis B. Russell Jr. Memorial Award.
Best hospital for stroke patients might not be the closest one, experts say
May 20, 2019
A new policy statement from the American Stroke Association looks to boost stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.
Stress from work, home can harm women's hearts. Here's what to do.
May 20, 2019
Research shows frazzled women are at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions.