Hypertension News & Features
- Heart Risks After Pregnancy-Related High Blood Pressure in Latinas
New data shows that Latina women with high blood pressure during pregnancy face a greater chance of heart problems. What causes the complication, and how can you lower your risk?
- Why This Exercise Is So Good for High Blood Pressure
January 11, 2024 — A 2023 review of 270 prior studies of nearly 16,000 people found that a program of isometric exercise reduced blood pressure more than any other kind.
- Have High Blood Pressure? Your Partner May, Too
December 7, 2023 — It’s possible that doctors' offices might start sending invites to date night blood pressure screenings for couples. That’s because a new study shows that in nearly 4 in 10 heterosexual couples in the U.S., both partners have high blood pressure.
- Vehicle Air Filtration May Protect Against Blood Pressure Spikes
November 30, 2023 — Breathing unfiltered air while commuting during rush hour can harm your health just as much as eating a high-sodium diet, new research suggests, pointing to yet another everyday danger of exposure to air pollution.
- Study Says Even Light Drinking Raises Blood Pressure
July 31, 2023 — Light drinking raises a person’s systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—even if that person doesn’t have hypertension in the first place.
- I’m Perfectly Healthy and Still Got High Blood Pressure. Why?
July 12, 2023 — You can develop primary hypertension and high blood pressure even if you exercise regularly, eat clean, and don’t smoke. We share ways to get ahead of a primary hypertension diagnosis, along with tips to keep this “silent” disease in check.
- Dealing With the Physical Impact of Intense Grief
June 23, 2023 — A new study has found that severe grief can cause a significant increase in blood pressure, suggesting that grief can be a risk factor for future heart problems.
- Estrogen-Only Pills for Menopause May Raise Women’s High Blood Pressure Risk
June 5, 2023 — Women who take estrogen-only pills to manage menopause symptoms are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure, compared to women using estrogen-only patches or creams, according to a new study.
- High-Salt Diet a Danger Even With Normal Blood Pressure
April 10, 2023 — A large study shows eating a diet high in salt is linked to clogged arteries of the heart and neck, raising the risk of heart attack and stroke, even in people with normal blood pressure.
- DASH Diet: Meal Ideas
The DASH diet can help lower your blood pressure. Get meal ideas that work for the DASH diet to use all day long.
- Exercise and High Blood Pressure
Experts share tips and best practices for exercising with high blood pressure.
- To Drink or Not to Drink: High Blood Pressure and Alcohol
Can alcohol help lower your high blood pressure? Get expert answers to all of your questions.
- 6 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health
Owning a pet can ward off depression, lower blood pressure, and boost immunity. It may even improve your social life.
- 7 Steps to Tame Prehypertension
WebMD discusses prehypertension -- what it is, why it matters, and what can help you prevent it from becoming high blood pressure.
- Hypertension Serious in Young Men
High blood pressure is more common in younger men, and should be taken just as serious as in their older counterparts.
- Tip Sheet: High Blood Pressure and Pain Relievers
Many over-the-counter pain relief medications can make high blood pressure even higher. Follow these tips to be safe.
- High Blood Pressure: The Invisible Health Risk
It's silence is deadly, but you can beat this common condition. Find out how.
- 5 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health
Owning a pet can ward off depression, lower blood pressure, and boost immunity. It may even improve your social life.
- The New Low for High Blood Pressure
Nearly a quarter of American adults just got diagnosed with a new disorder: prehypertension. Is your blood pressure low enough?
- Shaking a Salt Habit
In the seesaw experts' battle over salt and hypertension, the latest results support a low-sodium diet.
