Mainstream doctors often blame high blood pressure on obesity, lack of exercise, too much salt, smoking, stress, or other lifestyle factors.
But many people with hypertension have none of these issues.
Now, a new study shows the culprit may be in your medicine cabinet.
The research was published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. Scientists wanted to see what effect antiseptic mouthwashes have on blood pressure.… Read More
If your blood pressure reading is high during a check-up, your doctor will likely ask you to cut down on salt. And he or she may tell you to exercise more.
And then, more than likely than not, you’ll be asked to take a hypertension drug.
But a new study shows that you may not need to do any of that.… Read More
Stroke prevention is one of the main reasons doctors cite for putting their patients on blood pressure drugs.
High blood pressure, they say, can lead to the brain bleeds that cause strokes.
… Read MoreIf you walk into your doctor’s office and your blood pressure is high, chances are you’ll be told to eat less salt. And if your reading is higher than 130/80, it’s likely you’ll be prescribed a blood pressure drug.
… Read MoreIf you go to the doctor and your blood pressure is high, two things are likely to happen.
First, your physician will tell you to cut down on salt. Second, you’ll be handed a prescription for a hypertension drug.
But a new study finds that a common food additive may be the hidden culprit causing your high blood pressure.
… Read MoreThere is no shortage of drugs to treat high blood pressure.
Fourteen different classes of medications have been approved for hypertension. And within those classes are more than 110 drugs.1
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