Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the CDC. One of the most common ways to manage the condition, in addition to making lifestyle changes?

For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether ...

If you have an abnormal heart rhythm or another heart condition like high blood pressure, a beta-blocker may be a key part of your treatment plan. Beta-blockers, such as atenolol, metoprolol, and ...

Beta-Blockers for Anxiety: What Are They? Beta-blockers are medications that slow down certain types of cell activity in your body. Doctors often prescribe them to treat heart and circulatory problems ...

Imagine you're about to give a presentation to a room full of people. Your heart starts racing, your hands become sweaty and your voice begins to shake. Despite how much you've prepared, those ...

One way or another, beta blockers are always in the news. Take, for instance, Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who revealed in October that he's part of a growing group of Americans who ...