Hypertension - a condition where blood pressure is consistently higher than normal - is poorly managed in South Africa. Remarkable findings from a study in rural KwaZulu-Natal suggest a compelling ...

The Healthy Family Program was conducted in 80 villages throughout rural China, with approximately 30-50 families in each ...

Hypertension can also raise the risk of other health problems, including kidney disease and dementia. The link between blood ...

Omron Evolv Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor ($60): The portable monitor provides precise clinical readings and features a built-in display that conveniently shows your results. Through Bluetooth ...

For decades, blood pressure has been a static snapshot taken in a clinic, once or twice a year, often under fluorescent lights and leading to patient anxiety. (I have yet to meet someone who is not at ...

Keeping your heart healthy and controlling high blood pressure means watching your salt. Scientific studies show limiting ...

The good news is that high blood pressure can often be prevented or managed. Eating less salt, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy weight, drinking less alcohol, and not smoking can all help. If ...

Regular blood pressure monitoring plays an important role in maintaining heart health, yet many individuals find it difficult ...

People with high blood pressure were twice as likely to take their blood pressure medication regularly when offered daily ...

In 2017, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology updated the guidelines for high blood pressure ...

A study of 400 adults with high blood pressure found that participants were twice as likely to take their blood pressure ...