High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time that ...

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How often should you test your glucose and A1C? How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar? Here’s what to know.

in people with obesity and uncontrolled high blood pressure compared to blood pressure medication alone, ... Genetics May Influence the Body's Response to Low Oxygen Jan. 10, 2024 — Researchers ...

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Balancing stress through lifestyle changes is crucial. Water, herbal tea, milk, smoothies, and coconut water are beneficial ...

Other populations may be at higher risk of potentially dangerous conditions involving high blood pressure and may benefit from more home monitoring. Branch advised anyone planning a pregnancy to ...

Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone. Could reducing its production make us less anxious and tired? Eleanor Peake finds ...

STAT asked 11 experts, including the FDA commissioner, why the world's wealthiest nation is doing so poorly on cardiovascular ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition in older adults, with nearly two-thirds of people over 60 ...