Even just 1 alcoholic drink a day may increase blood pressure
Jul 31, 2023
Routinely drinking alcohol – in any amount – affects blood pressure as you age, according to a new analysis.
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Loss of executive function with aging can make learning new skills hard
Jul 14, 2023
A technology-dependent world requires continuous learning to perform daily tasks. This can be stressful for older adults, as they begin to lose the cognitive skills needed for new learning.
It's not just inspiration – careful breathing can help your health
Jul 7, 2023
Paying attention to how you breathe can affect your mind and body. Here's how to start.
Oral estrogen therapy for menopause may increase high blood pressure risk
Jun 5, 2023
Some women in menopause who take estrogen pills may be at higher risk of high blood pressure that those taking non-oral forms, new research suggests.
Are heart rate and blood pressure the same? No, and it's important to understand why.
May 16, 2023
Heart rate and blood pressure measure two different things, both of which affect how hard the heart must work to get blood to the rest of the body.
High blood pressure, pregnancy complications may greatly raise moms' future heart risks
May 12, 2023
Women with chronic high blood pressure – especially those who also have pregnancy complications – may face a higher risk for premature cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.
Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter?
May 2, 2023
High blood pressure can lead to serious problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Learn what a normal reading should be and what it means when the numbers are out of range.
Workplace discrimination linked to high blood pressure risk
Apr 26, 2023
People who feel they are discriminated against at work may face a substantially higher risk of developing high blood pressure, new research shows.
Children can have high blood pressure, too. Here's what to know.
Apr 12, 2023
Children, like adults, can develop high blood pressure. Here's what parents should know about preventing, diagnosing and treating hypertension in kids.
Scheduling birth before a mother's due date may prevent preeclampsia
Apr 10, 2023
Inducing childbirth or delivering babies by C-section in the final weeks of a pregnancy could prevent more than half of preeclampsia cases, new research suggests.