People with very high blood pressure may want to go easy on the coffee
Dec 21, 2022
Heavy coffee drinking in people with severely high blood pressure could double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.
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AHA News' most-read women's health stories of 2022
Dec 21, 2022
While cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women, these top stories of 2022 dig into other topics like breast cancer, maternal mortality and racial disparities.
This type of cholesterol could be bad in people with high blood pressure
Dec 13, 2022
The higher the level of lipoprotein(a), the higher the danger for heart attacks and strokes in those with hypertension, new research suggests.
Keeping high blood pressure at bay for the holidays
Dec 6, 2022
You'd better watch out – hypertension can be a concern at the holidays. Here's expert advice on how to have fun while keeping high blood pressure under control.
Mothers could develop high blood pressure months after childbirth
Nov 15, 2022
Some women develop high blood pressure well after postpartum care ends and such cases may be missed, new research suggests.
Dementia risk may be tied to how long blood pressure stays in target range
Oct 31, 2022
The longer a person keeps blood pressure under control, the lower their risk may be for dementia, preliminary new research suggests.
Telehealth may be just as good as clinic visits for treating high blood pressure
Oct 25, 2022
Telehealth care coordinated by pharmacists is a safe and effective alternative to clinic-based care for treating high blood pressure, according to a new study.
How job burnout can hurt your health – and what to do about it
Oct 12, 2022
Work burnout has increased during the pandemic and is a leading cause of stress, which can lead to health problems. Here's what to look for, and what to do about it.
Frozen embryo in vitro fertilization may raise risk for high blood pressure during pregnancy
Sep 26, 2022
Using frozen embryos for in vitro fertilization may increase risk for high blood pressure complications during pregnancy compared to using fresh embryos or conceiving naturally, new research suggests.
Many older adults may not get the intensive blood pressure treatment they need
Sep 16, 2022
Fewer than 30% of older adults who need more aggressive treatment for hypertension actually get it, new research shows.