Blood Pressure

A new study has found that over-60s with untreated high blood pressure have a greatly increased risk of developing dementia, suggesting that maintaining treatment for high blood pressure throughout later life is important for dementia prevention.

Researchers have converted white fat to brown fat to reduce high blood pressure in mice. They say their findings pave the way for targeted treatments for high blood pressure and other metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

When you think exercise, holding your body still in a pose for a minute hardly springs to mind as a workout. But scientists have found that isometric moves such as wall sits and planks may be even better for your heart than both weights and cardio.

A new study has found that almost all blood-pressure-lowering medications reduce the number of headaches migraine sufferers have each month, providing a treatment option that is less expensive and more accessible than available migraine medications.

Scientists have discovered a gene variant that causes a common type of high blood pressure – and found a cure. A simple surgical procedure saw patients with previously severe hypertension needing no drugs or further treatment for years afterwards.

While it's very important for some people to monitor their blood pressure, individuals living in impoverished regions may not have access to an arm-cuff-equipped clinic. A simple new device could help, as it works with the patient's own smartphone.

Engineers have developed a fully integrated wearable ultrasound device that monitors deep tissues in real-time for up to 12 hours. What's more, it's wireless, meaning that patients can stay mobile while doctors track their vital signs remotely.

Evidence has been mounting that high blood pressure can clear a path to dementia. Now, for the first time, researchers have identified the nine areas of the brain that show how, opening the door to potentially preventing related cognitive decline.

A clinical trial has shown a new type of medical scan can identify specific adrenal gland nodules responsible for high blood pressure. The scan offers the first simple diagnostic tool for what is the cause of hypertension in up to 10% of people.

Researchers have demonstrated a form of fermentable fiber can lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The placebo-controlled trial revealed just three weeks of supplementation decreased blood pressure as effectively as currently used drugs.

Scientists have developed a new electronic “tattoo” that can monitor a patient’s blood pressure continuously. The e-tattoo is made of graphene and can be worn for long periods without getting in the way, allowing for better health data.

Low-salt food without a flavor penalty could soon be on the menu. Japanese food and beverage giant Kirin has partnered with Meiji University researchers to demonstrate a set of electric chopsticks that can boost people's perception of saltiness.