Common preservatives used in processed foods may increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a study of more than 112,000 people. For decades, food preservatives have helped keep supermarket shelves stocked and extend the life of everything from packaged bread to processed meats. But new research suggests some of these [...]

Peppermint oil lowered blood pressure in adults with mild hypertension during a 20-day study, offering a potentially inexpensive and effective treatment option. New research suggests that daily peppermint oil supplements may help reduce mildly elevated blood pressure. Researchers at the University of Lancashire found that taking 100 microliters (about 0.0034 fluid ounces) of peppermint oil [...]

Higher soy and legume intake may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, with the greatest benefits seen at moderate daily consumption levels. Higher consumption of soy foods and legumes may help lower the risk of high blood pressure, according to a pooled analysis of existing research published in the open-access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention [...]

A simple positioning mistake during a blood pressure check could quietly alter the results. That quick blood pressure check at the doctor’s office may not be as accurate as you think. According to research from Johns Hopkins Medicine, something as simple as where you rest your arm during the test can significantly raise the reading [...]

A new experimental drug lowered blood pressure and sharply reduced signs of kidney damage in people with chronic kidney disease. Baxdrostat, an investigational pill designed to block production of the hormone aldosterone, showed encouraging results in people facing a difficult and dangerous combination: chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high blood pressure. In a Phase 2 [...]

Research suggests that structured psychological interventions may influence cardiovascular health in measurable ways. A few minutes of daily mental training may do more than improve mood. According to a recent research review, practices such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and optimism exercises can produce measurable changes in cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure and…

In this exclusive interview, actress Aisha Tyler opens up about her family history with hypertension and how self-care is saving