Beetroot juice can lower blood pressure. Since the effect can last the whole day, it might be best to drink the juice in the morning or early afternoon. Drinking beetroot juice before working out may ...

Eating certain fruits can help control high blood pressure, a dangerous condition affecting nearly half of American adults that can result in heart disease and stroke. Also known as hypertension, the ...

Walking regularly helps lower blood pressure by improving heart and vascular health. You don’t need 10,000 steps—benefits ...

Many fruits contain compounds like potassium, polyphenols, flavonoids, and other nutrients that can help lower blood pressure. However, to see results, you should eat fruit as part of a diet rich in ...

Nearly 70% of US adults ages 65 and over are living with hypertension — a significant risk factor for heart disease, the country’s No. 1 killer. For those with high blood pressure, experts suggest ...

High blood pressure is linked to a higher risk of developing a slew of health complications you want to avoid, including heart attack, stroke, and dementia. But nearly half of American adults have ...

If you have high blood pressure, you likely know some precautions to take. Lower your salt intake, get good sleep, engage in ...

A doctor checks a patient for high blood pressure. (Photo courtesy Centers for Disease Control) High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent” health issue because it can pose a ...

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to the CDC. But, while it’s common, living with hypertension is linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. While there are ...

Here’s a shot worth taking. New research suggests that drinking a small amount of a certain nutrient-packed vegetable juice twice daily may help lower blood pressure in older adults — no medications ...

If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...