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 ...

Your blood pressure levels fluctuate throughout the day. They usually drop by 10 to 20 percent as you sleep, according to research published in the journal Hypertension. It typically increases within ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. According to statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." High blood pressure and the effect it has on cardiovascular health is a big concern for many. And yet, ...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a vicious and smart adversary. It’s vicious because it greatly increases the odds of heart disease and stroke, some of the leading causes of death in ...

Between hectic days and a to-do list a mile long, it's all too easy to let something seemingly minor like remembering to refill your water bottle slip to the back of your mind. But it turns out even ...

It's never too early to start taking care of your heart health. What causes hypertension and high blood pressure in young adults? [iStock] Hypertension and high blood pressure are terms that bring to ...

A new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just increasing the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the ...