Why it is so dangerous, how it is diagnosed and how to help prevent it High blood pressure was long considered a health problem of middle age, but rates are increasing in children and adolescents, ...

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Angela Ryan Lee, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiology and internal medicine physician. She also holds board certifications from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the National Board ...

Most doctors will recommend lifestyle changes and natural ways to lower blood pressure for patients with elevated blood pressure, or mild to moderate hypertension (Stage 1 or Stage 2). If that does ...

Drinking beet juice may be helpful for people trying to improve their heart health, according to one study. Researchers found that drinking the juice twice daily lowered blood pressure in older adults ...

Managing high blood pressure (hypertension) often starts with simple, daily habits, including being mindful about what you drink. Some vegetable and fruit juices can offer some benefits for your heart ...

If you’re one of the nearly half of American adults living with hypertension, you probably divide foods and drinks into two clear categories: those that help your blood pressure and those that don’t.