February 07, 2012: Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart
Study finds changes in physical fitness affect disease risk at any weight

January 30, 2012: Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk
Peripheral vascular disease may lead to stroke or early death, researchers say

January 06, 2012: Smog Tied to Raised Risk of Chronic Illness in Black Women
Study showed more type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as exposure rose

December 20, 2011: Treating High Blood Pressure May Add Years to Life
Study found those who took blood pressure meds lived a day longer for every month of treatment

December 19, 2011: Blood Pressure Control in Middle Age Can Lower Lifetime Heart Risk
14-year study showed importance of achieving normal levels in midlife

December 16, 2011: Blood Pressure Readings Differ When Guidelines Followed
Study compared routine measurements to method recommended by experts

December 15, 2011: Poor Lifestyles Harming U.S. Heart Health: Report
Comprehensive update shows Americans gaining weight, eating more junk food, exercising less

December 14, 2011: Apnea Treatment Might Reduce Signs of Heart Disease Risk
Wearing CPAP mask during sleep improved blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar in study patients

December 08, 2011: Treating Prehypertension Lowers Stroke Risk: Study
Antihypertensive drugs even help those with slightly elevated blood pressure

November 21, 2011: Hypertension in Young Adulthood May Mean Trouble Later On
Higher blood pressures linked to more deaths from cardiovascular and heart disease

November 21, 2011: At-Home Blood Pressure Readings Might Help Track Ailing Brain: Study
Portable device that measures BP changes during daily activities also may shed light on brain health

November 16, 2011: Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer
Good cholesterol, blood pressure levels and more appear to reduce tumor risk, study finds

November 15, 2011: Got High Blood Pressure? Kiwi Fruit May Help
Small study found three a day lowered levels more than eating an apple a day

November 09, 2011: New Research Questions Wisdom of Cutting Down on Salt
While doing so lowers blood pressure, it might raise cholesterol, other risk factors for heart disease

October 24, 2011: Taking Blood Pressure Meds at Bedtime May Be Better
Patients doing so had better heart health than those on a morning schedule, study shows

October 19, 2011: Hypertension, Not Blood Pressure Drugs, Linked to Birth Defects
Study found medications did not raise risk any further

October 13, 2011: Could Discrimination Help Trigger Illness in Blacks?
Stress tied to bias might explain race-based disparities in disease rates, researchers say

October 11, 2011: Study Suggests Origins of Pregnancy-Linked High Blood Pressure
Father's cells inside the placenta trick mother's immune system, research says

October 10, 2011: Restless Legs Syndrome May Boost Blood Pressure
Disrupted sleep might cause the hypertension, expert says

September 28, 2011: Even Slightly Higher Blood Pressure May Boost Stroke Risk
Adults with prehypertension should start with lifestyle changes, researchers say

September 21, 2011: Two-Day Dialysis Interval Could Pose Danger: Study
Waiting 48 hours between kidney treatments seems to raise risk of death, hospitalization

September 01, 2011: Potatoes May Be Good for the Heart After All, Study Says
But not if they're fried or doused in high-fat sour cream, butter and cheese

August 29, 2011: Poor Sleep, High Blood Pressure?
Study found older men who got less 'deep sleep' had higher risk of hypertension

August 01, 2011: Even a Little Exercise Helps the Heart, Study Finds
And the benefits are greater for women than for men, researchers say

August 01, 2011: Smoking, Diabetes, Obesity May Shrink Your Brain
Study adds to evidence that good living preserves mental abilities

July 29, 2011: Blood Pressure Drop During Dialysis May Raise Clot Risk
Low BP occurs in about 25% of these treatment sessions in kidney-failure patients, researchers say

July 28, 2011: Pregnancy-Related Strokes Jump 54 Percent
Heavier moms, chronic illnesses likely play a role in increase, study says

July 26, 2011: Heart Disease Prevention May Save Billions Annually in U.S.
Current costs of $450 billion a year aren't sustainable, nation's heart experts say

July 18, 2011: Small Study Suggests Milk, Soy Proteins Lower Blood Pressure Modestly
But more research needed, experts say, citing several limitations with the trial

July 14, 2011: Poorer, Less Educated Youth More Prone to Hypertension
These young adults were more likely to be overweight and exercise less, researchers explained

July 11, 2011: Study: Potassium Boosts Heart Health, Salt Harms It
Combo of high sodium, low potassium called 'double whammy' for cardiovascular risk

July 01, 2011: Soluble Fiber Appears Key to Trimming 'Bad Fat'
For every 10-gram daily increase, belly fat cut by nearly 4 percent over five years, researchers say

June 27, 2011: At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring More Telling Than Doctor's Office Readings
Without the anxiety of a clinic visit, readings from kidney patients may give a more accurate picture

June 24, 2011: Health Tip: Coping With Low Blood Pressure
Suggestions for dealing with hypotension

June 20, 2011: Single Reading Can't Gauge Blood Pressure Control: Study
Before changing hypertension drugs, doctors should consider multiple readings, researchers say

June 15, 2011: U.S. Found to Be Losing Ground in Life Expectancy
Some Mississippi women can expect to die younger than women in El Salvador, new analysis claims

June 13, 2011: Medical Groups Update Heart, Blood Pressure Care Guidelines
Measures tweak standards last changed in 2005

June 09, 2011: Walking the Dog Benefits You, Too
Daily outings help control your blood pressure and weight, experts say

June 02, 2011: Popular Blood Pressure Meds Not Linked to Cancer, FDA Says
U.S. health authorities complete safety review, exonerate angiotensin-receptor blockers

May 20, 2011: Psoriasis, High Blood Pressure May Be Linked
Hypertension tends to be more severe in people with the skin condition, study finds

May 18, 2011: Standard Heart Drugs Won't Ease Pulmonary Hypertension
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension don't benefit from aspirin or simvastatin, study finds

May 05, 2011: Blood Pressure May Hint at Kidney Cancer Outcome
Study finds that high levels indicate drug treatment is working

May 05, 2011: Sex, Coffee May Boost Risk of Brain Aneurysm Rupture: Study
Activities that raise blood pressure appear to be the cause, researcher suggests

May 03, 2011: Study Challenges Link Between Salt and Heart Disease
But, European researchers acknowledge younger, white volunteers may have skewed results

May 02, 2011: Breast-feeding May Influence Long-Term Health: Study
Formula vs. breast-fed babies show metabolic differences in first three years of life

May 02, 2011: Religion Doesn't Help Lower Blood Pressure, Study Suggests
Counters previous research that found a benefit, but authors say more study needed

April 25, 2011: Death Rates Among People With High Blood Pressure Falling
But they're still at raised risk over those without hypertension

April 12, 2011: Health Tip: Why You May Have Low Blood Pressure
Common reasons for hypotension

April 11, 2011: Higher Rate of Morning Heart Attacks Not Due to Blood Pressure: Study
Readings vary throughout day, typically lowest in morning, researchers find

April 07, 2011: Racial Disparities Remain for Health Care for Vets
VA has made improvements, but more needs to be done, study says