High blood pressure, or hypertension, is common among most US citizens. In this condition, the force the blood is pushed against the artery walls increases, increasing blood pressure, which affects ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Some studies suggest low amounts of alcohol may lower blood pressure. However, further research indicates alcohol can actually cause hypertension. Blood pressure is the pressure the blood exerts as it ...

Pomegranate juice is often suggested as a way to naturally support healthy blood pressure, and research shows it may have potential. But it’s not the only option. Here are six foods or food categories ...

Sip this creamy, dreamy snack for healthy blood pressure! Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT Drinking kefir at night offers a simple snack that won’t spike your blood pressure. Kefir ...

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 ...