Dec. 11, 2024 — Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a new study. The association was found in ...

Norway is facing growing pressure to tap into its massive sovereign wealth fund to boost aid for Ukraine as concerns grow over continued US support for Ukraine's war efforts. Norway, a founding ...

Learn more. Only about one-quarter of the close to 120 million adults in the U.S. with high blood pressure have the condition under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

One of those is chronic hypertension, or what you might know as ongoing high blood pressure. “Hypertensive heart disease is a condition where the heart muscle can get damaged over time due to ...

Accurate blood pressure measurement is critical for EMS providers making treatment decisions in the field. However, simple mistakes — like using the wrong cuff size or positioning the patient ...

The authors demonstrate that systolic BP and pulse pressure were related to increased odds for all HMOD types expect for reduced kidney function. In contrast, these associations were weak, nonexistent ...

Tips for lowering pressure before a reading include using relaxation techniques and avoiding smoking and caffeinated drinks. Certain habits, such as regular exercise, can also help keep blood ...

Healthcare providers consider low blood pressure (hypotension)—a reading below 90/60 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)—benign, or not harmful, because it rarely causes symptoms. However, some people with ...

High blood pressure can be hereditary. If your parents have high blood pressure—also called hypertension—you have an increased risk of also developing high blood pressure. Familial hypertension can be ...

Continuous glucose monitors overestimated the blood sugar levels of non-diabetic people in a small study, calling into question how useful the buzzy devices are for the average person. Researchers ...

The sanctions follow President Donald Trump's decision earlier this month to reinstate his "maximum pressure" policy of sanctions against Tehran, mirroring his approach during his first term.