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Learn how changes in blood pressure variability affect heart, kidney, and mortality risks - read more for clinical insights.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a graph worth? For doctors trying to determine whether a patient's blood pressure is within normal range, the answer may depend on the type of graph ...

If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a graph worth? For doctors trying to determine whether a patient's blood ...

Are you in the gray zone? Millions are living with prediabetes, unaware of the crucial difference between it and full-blown type 2 diabetes. Let’s ...

A four-year clinical trial has shown effectively lowering blood pressure to 130/80mmHg reduces the risk of developing dementia by 15% ...

New research is suggesting that pomegranate extract could be a surprisingly effective tool to combat inflammation and high blood pressure, particularly as age starts to take a toll on your health.

A healthy blood pressure reading is defined as 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or lower. Hypotension is generally defined by blood pressure readings below 90/60 mmHg. “Some people may ...

That’s because high blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels. Also, people with type 2 diabetes often have high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and other factors that increase the ...

Monitoring your blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health. When you understand what your blood pressure readings mean, you can make informed decisions about your lifestyle choices ...

Higher cortisol levels can raise blood sugar levels. This can happen because of stress, sleep irregularities, caffeine and alcohol, certain medications, and even times of the day. You may ...