Blood Pressure Decrease

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who eat more raw fruits or drink juice do not necessarily have lower blood pressure, according to a new study that goes against previous evidence. Larger, more rigorous studies have found that eating more fruits and...

The very word "chocolate" is said to derive from the Mayan words for bitter water. Long before Cortes successfully introduced cocoa to Spain--Columbus was the first European to return with cocoa beans, but their value was unappreciated--the beans of the...

Weight management The University of Maryland Center for Weight Management & Wellness is offering a free educational seminar at Baltimore Washington Medical Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in the Leo and Lysbeth Courtney Conference...

High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because about one in three people have it, but many don't even realize it. So, what if you're one of those Americans with dangerous, high blood pressure? It's essential to discuss a personalized plan of...

GOT YOGURT? THEN YOU MIGHT NOT GET HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE People who take in at least 2 percent of their calories from yogurt have lower blood pressure and are about 30 percent less likely to develop hypertension than people who don't eat yogurt, scientists...

Did you make a New Year's resolution to eat a heart-healthier diet this year? We hope so. It means you will eat foods that are lower in saturated fat and salt and higher in soluble fiber and heart-friendly nutrients than the average American diet....

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Downing a cup of beans or lentils every day may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar and possibly reduce their risk of heart attacks and stroke, according to a small study out today. Researchers found...

"Cut back on salt" is the prevailing advice today. That's because 98 percent of Americans consume twice as much sodium as they should, according to the American Heart Association. Cutting back sodium to below 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day could...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently told I have resistant hypertension. What exactly is it, and what could cause it? How can I treat my high blood pressure, since medications haven't worked? ANSWER: Hypertension (high blood pressure) is considered resistant...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently put on medication for high blood pressure. Does it matter what time I take it? I thought I was supposed to take it before I go to bed. But when I do, I'm up all night using the bathroom. Also, is this medication...

Q: I have high blood pressure. I'm taking pills to reduce the pressure and they keep it pretty well under control during the day. However, I wake up in the morning with much higher pressure. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to lower my early...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating a daily dose of cocoa or dark chocolate - rich in plant compounds called flavanols - may lead to a slight drop in blood pressure for a short period of time, a fresh look at past research suggests. Pulling data from 20...