How high blood pressure triggers heart attacks and stroke
Discover how high blood pressure secretly damages your heart and brain through multiple pathways, plus practical steps to protect yourself.
High blood pressure and your health
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two cardiologists about the latest research on the dangers of untreated high blood pressure and the treatments and lifestyle changes that can help protect your heart.
Can Garlic Really Lower Your Blood Pressure? Here’s What the Research Says
There’s mixed evidence that garlic may help lower blood pressure. However, it may not be an effective treatment option for everyone. Here's why and how it works.
More Salt, Higher Blood Pressure
There are dozens of studies showing a link between eating lots of salt and having high blood pressure. And there's just as much evidence suggesting that eating less salt can lower blood pressure. Some scientists estimate that more than one hundred thousand people every year die from causes related to eating too much salt.
How to prevent and treat high blood pressure
A silent killer that affects millions is hypertension. High blood pressure can lead to devastating health risks, but what can you do to keep it under control? We’ll break down the latest ways to stay heart-healthy and how Hartford HealthCare is helping patients prevent this dangerous condition.
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Why tracking your blood pressure could save your life
Discover how the often-overlooked practice of recording blood pressure readings at home provides early warning signs of heart ...
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6 ‘Bad’ Foods You Should Be Eating to Help Manage High Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians
If you’ve been avoiding these foods because you think they’ll spike your numbers, get ready for a surprise. Reviewed by ...
5 Easy Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Fast With Food
Are you battling high blood pressure? There are a few changes you might want to consider making in terms of your diet.
I’m a cardiologist — why you shouldn’t trust your blood pressure reading at your doctor’s office
One expert maintains that the blood pressure reading you get at the doctor’s office is far from a complete picture of your ...
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Exercise your way to lower blood pressure: Brain pathway to fight high blood pressure
Chronic stress raises blood pressure. New research from Juntendo University, Japan, reveals that voluntary exercise prevents ...
9 Best Foods to Lower Blood Pressure, According to Cardiologists
Cardiologists recommend these nine foods to help lower blood pressure naturally and improve heart health. Find out which ones ...
The five foods and drinks to avoid if you’ve got high blood pressure
When it comes to general health and wellbeing, keeping your blood pressure in check is a simple way to lower your risk of serious illness and disease.
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UCL researchers develop groundbreaking therapy for a common cause of high blood pressure
A minimally invasive therapy that has the potential to transform treatment of a common cause of high blood pressure, has been developed by researchers at UCL, Queen Mary University of London and Barts ...