Vitamin D3 supplementation was associated with antihypertensive effects without significant between-dose differences among overweight older adults.

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The types of blood pressure medications commonly prescribed include diuretics (water pills), ACE inhibitors, calcium channel ...

A recent study published in the journal Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications explored this question, aiming to find ...

Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the short term, a small amount of alcohol may not affect your blood pressure, but a large amount can raise ...

About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, a major risk for heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, even dementia.

The findings suggest that specific medications may play a crucial role in preventing dementia. A study conducted by ...

The ADA also recommends you undergo initial blood sugar testing if you’re over the age of 45. This helps you establish a baseline for blood sugar levels. Because your risk for diabetes increases ...

We tested wrist and arm cuff blood pressure monitors from big-name brands including Boots, Braun and Omron. The best blood pressure monitors provide accurate readings and are user-friendly. Our tough ...

A looming cold snap could increase the risk of elderly people dying, health chiefs are warning, as Age UK criticised the government’s limiting of winter fuel payments. The UK Health Security ...

In the JMS-ABPM Study, the mean age was 72 years, and the 24-hour BP level was 136/78 mm Hg, whereas in the International Database on Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Relation to Cardiovascular ...