Aerobic exercise, which strengthens your heart so it can pump with less effort, was the second-most-effective intervention, after the DASH diet. Isometric resistance exercise — when you contract ...

A new study finds half of all patients did not take enough blood pressure readings, with one third taking none at all.

Health Canada is recalling two lots of MAR-Amlodipine after some bottles were found to contain midodrine, a medication used ...

Empower BP is a landmark global pivotal study evaluating the safety and effectivenessof the implantable ARC-IM® Systemto ...

Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. Wellness influencers warn about the various symptoms of chronically high cortisol: waking up at 3 a.m., swollen “cortisol ...

Furosemide, a diuretic, helps lower blood pressure by reducing excess fluid and salt in the body. It is considered a second-line treatment and is often used when medications such as thiazide are not ...

Normal BP is typically less than 120/80 mm Hg. Both high (hypertension) and low (hypotension) pressure can cause health issues. Knowing your numbers, risks and symptoms helps protect your heart and ...

Monk fruit and stevia are natural, calorie-free sweeteners that can be used as alternatives to sugar. Learn how they compare.

Prospective data from over 100,000 participants in the Women’s Health Initiative show that the risk of ischemic colitis (IC) ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Sun, Feb 8, 2026 Millions of people taking blood pressure medications are being advised to pay close attention to what they drink, as certain beverages may reduce the effectiveness of their ...

Soups that are low in sodium and high in potassium and soluble fiber can be good for your blood pressure and help prevent or ...