Irregular sleep schedule linked to high blood pressure
Mar 28, 2023
It's not just how long people sleep, but how well they stick to a regular sleep schedule that affects their hypertension risk, new research suggests.
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California man didn't know he was living with a 'ticking time bomb'
Mar 15, 2023
Having untreated high blood pressure had wreaked havoc on Richard Horton's blood vessels, leading to two strokes that left him fighting to overcome paralysis.
Blood pressure measurements in the clinic may vary widely between doctor's visits
Mar 8, 2023
Wide variations in blood pressure measurements between visits to the doctor's office make it difficult to accurately diagnose and treat hypertension, authors of a new study say.
Black women in childbearing years face higher blood pressure risks than white peers
Feb 27, 2023
Black women in their childbearing years face double the risk for uncontrolled high blood pressure than white women, new research finds.
To make history, a major study on Black heart health looked beyond the lab
Feb 16, 2023
The Jackson Heart Study has produced many insights on cardiovascular health, but before it could do so, it had to win the trust of Black men and women in Mississippi.
Pregnancy complications could increase a woman's stroke risk at an earlier age
Feb 2, 2023
Women who have complications during pregnancy may face a much higher risk of stroke at an earlier age than those without them, new research suggests.
Intensively lowering blood pressure may help clear toxins from the brain
Feb 2, 2023
An analysis of brain scans suggests intensive treatment to reduce blood pressure could change brain structures linked to dementia, according to preliminary research.
Depression, poor mental health in young adults linked to higher cardiovascular risks
Jan 31, 2023
The relationship between depression and cardiovascular disease risk is well established in middle-aged adults. A new study suggests the link may begin in early adulthood.
Intensive blood pressure control may lower risk for cognitive problems in more people
Jan 23, 2023
A new study suggests intensively lowering blood pressure is safe and effective at reducing the risk for cognitive decline even in people with low diastolic blood pressure.
Want a short-term New Year's resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry January.
Jan 3, 2023
People who take the Dry January pledge give up alcohol for a month. Can it make a healthy difference?