New findings reveal that low-salt diet leads to a heightened risk of heart attacks, early deaths, and other types of cardiovascular diseases. But the American Heart Association disagrees and firmly maintains its recommendation of 1,500 milligrams of salt per day.
A new study shows that though high salt intake is dangerous to those with high blood pressure, low-salt diets might be harmful for your health.
Older adults can gain from intensive blood pressure treatment that brings down systolic blood pressure below the current medical guidelines, says a new study.
A study on older adults shows that higher indoor temperatures can lead to larger waists, while lower indoor temperatures can be the cause of slimmer waists.
Heart attack patients are not only younger and more obese, but they are also more likely to have preventable risk factors, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study found.
The timing of when people take their hypertension drugs can affect their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study reported.
Novartis AG has started its new program that provides low-cost medications for people from poorer countries who are suffering from chronic health diseases.
Study's authors feel the protective effect can be attributed to anti-hypertensive drugs.
Researchers tested the DNA vaccine in rats to find that it lowered blood pressure for six months.
Metabolic syndrome rates across the country have remained stable but experts warn it is not celebration time yet.
Blood pressure patients are not advised to prescribe their own treatments, but on the other hand, they should monitor their own progress after visiting doctors.
By soaking almonds, you can increase their nutritive advantages.
New research shows that most food items have more than the normal levels of sodium, which leads to health problems.
The study suggests that vitamin D should not be prescribed until studies establish its efficacy in lowering blood pressure.
The study contradicts those done in the past which claimed no benefits.
