It’s possible to control high blood pressure without medication. Simple lifestyle changes like losing weight, exercising daily, eating healthy and cutting back on alcohol, caffeine and stress can have an amazing effect on your blood pressure. But so can just drinking a daily glass of…

Could there really be just one perfect exercise that reduces arterial stiffness and blood pressure, while also increasing leg strength in stage 2 hypertensive postmenopausal women, like me? The answer is yes! And you can kiss those gym fees goodbye…

Concerned about your heart attack risk? At least five studies over the last decade or so have presented solid evidence that this habit can help reduce blood pressure, strengthen arteries and reduce the likelihood of that thing you’re worrying about…

By now, you’ve heard all about the health benefits of fermented foods. Well, it turns out that yogurt — the most popular of fermented dairy products — is a must-have for high blood pressure-sufferers everywhere… and anyone else who wants to manage their risk for heart disease and stroke. Here’s why…

Breast cancer is a dreaded disease. But there is something else dangerous about breast cancer — and other female-related diseases… They can mask symptoms and make it hard for a doctor to recognize the high and unique risks that women face from diseases that they feel are outside of the realm of our sex.

One of my resolutions this year is to keep a close watch on my blood pressure. Another is to work on my stress levels. So, I was excited to come across information indicating that one of my favorite things for decreasing stress — aromatherapy — may also be a beneficial tool for healthier blood pressure…

You’ve heard of the Emmys, the Oscars, the Grammys… but there’s one more not-so-prestigious award you may never have heard of — and knowing who these winners are could be a matter of your life and death…

Too much sodium puts you at greater risk of heart attack and stroke. Knowing this, you’re not willfully courting a stroke each time you snack on chips. But you may have inherited a gene that increases your taste for sodium. This food can trick your mind to overcome the craving…

Breast cancer is a dreaded disease. But there is something else dangerous about breast cancer — and other female-related diseases… And that’s a doctor’s inability to warn us about the high and unique risks that women face from diseases they feel are outside of our sex.

It’s no secret that your blood pressure tends to go up as your age does. So how can you can keep your BP levels low and lower your risk for stroke and heart attack while you’re at it? Research shows these 5 factors will bring it down — but one stands out more than all the others combined…

Elevated blood pressure is one of the most important risk factors of cardiovascular disease. That’s why it’s vital to check it regularly so you can quickly take action to respond to any changes and nip blood pressure problems in the bud. But, don’t be so quick to jump on the drug bandwagon…

When researchers looked at data from 17,000 adults they noticed that those who had lower blood pressure had a higher potassium intake. So, here’s a list of foods that can help you get more of this heart health-boosting nutrient…