Can daylight saving time hurt the heart? Prepare now for spring
Oct 26, 2018
It's safe to "fall back," but when daylight saving time resumes in spring, it will bring an increase in heart attack risk.
High Blood Pressure News
Cardiovascular health may impact brain function as early as childhood
Oct 23, 2018
Blood pressure and overall vascular health in childhood may indicate future cognition problems, according to a new study.
No direct link between preeclampsia and cognitive impairment, study says
Oct 17, 2018
While researchers found no direct association, they suggested that other risk factors common with the pregnancy-related condition preeclampsia could lead to subtle cognitive changes later in life.
Church-based health programs聽may help black adults lower blood pressure
Oct 9, 2018
Black adults with high blood pressure may benefit from habit-changing education that includes faith-based and motivational strategies, a new study shows.
How many at-home聽checks does it take to diagnose high blood pressure?
Oct 5, 2018
It takes three days' worth of home measurements to get a reliable average for a high blood pressure diagnosis, a new study found.
Big fluctuations in BP and cholesterol increase heart disease, stroke risk
Oct 1, 2018
A new study shows that people who have significant fluctuations in blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat and cholesterol may be at high risk for heart attack or stroke.
Phone app gets more adults to take their blood pressure medication
Sep 10, 2018
People with high blood pressure are more inclined to take their medications correctly if an app on their smartphone reminds them, a new study suggests.
Nearly 1 in 5 with supposed drug-resistant high blood pressure aren't taking meds
Sep 10, 2018
For about one in five people with what appears to be hard-to-treat, or resistant, high blood pressure, they simply aren鈥檛 taking prescribed medications, new research suggests.
More research needed on blood pressure targets for women of childbearing age
Sep 10, 2018
High blood pressure rates could nearly double in women of childbearing age if the latest guidelines are used, according to a new study.
Are die-hard football, other sports fans putting their hearts at risk?
Sep 7, 2018
The connection between watching sports and cardiac events has to do with passion 鈥� and personal health.