All news on the topic: Blood pressure

A man has told of his heavy heartbreak of how he believes that by wishing his father was dead instead of his mother, it somehow led to his dad's untimely death seven years ago

A major new study has found that there are dozens of health conditions experienced in early life which could leave you childless in later life, with more than half of them being behavioural disorders

Pixie and Pickles visit care homes, schools, hospices and refuges

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from Sweden that shows people with a higher biological age than their chronological age have a significantly increased risk of dementia and stroke. But there is good news on how lifestyle factors can turn things around

Scientists have found eating before 8pm might be better for you after a seven year study looked at the health of over 100,000 people and what time they ate dinner

Dementia is not a specific disease but instead a syndrome (group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline in cognitive abilities, notably affecting memory but also speech and other behaviours

Waking up after a night of drinking can make you feel groggy and lousy with a disruptive night's sleep - and it's all because of the way our body breaks down the alcohol in our bloodstream

It's good news for mulled wine fans as doctors have revealed the favourite festive tipple may have certain health benefits to drinking it, and it could even help with lowering blood pressure

There are many things a person can do to mitigate the risk of developing dementia later in life, an expert says. He outlined six major ones that can be implemented in daily lifestyle routines

Symptoms of high blood pressure - such as blurred vision, headaches, nosebleeds and dizziness - often remain hidden, so many people have the condition without knowing it

Christmas is usually about indulgence rather than nourishment, but it’s possible to have both as dietitian Juliette Kellow reveals how to ramp up the health and taste credentials of our fave foods

People may think loud snoring is just plain annoying, but it is a common symptom of a health issue that needs proper treating. If this is also affecting your ability to perform basic daily tasks, you may be eligible for financial supporty

Many people may talk of the stresses and strains of marriage but a new study has found that you are both likely to end up with high blood pressure if one partner has it, after you tie the knot

Watching Boris Johnson's evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry made your blood pressure rise to a dangerous level and made it almost impossible not to smash whatever screen you were watching it on, writes Polly Hudson

Approximately fifteen people have reported that their holidays were ruined this year by gastric symptoms whilst staying at the Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria hotel in Cape Verde

A team of Japanese researchers has discovered that leg size and strength correlates with a reduced risk of developing heart disease - so having bigger or more muscular legs could lower your risk

Tinnitus is known to affect a person’s quality of life but doctors have also said it could be a symptom of hypertension, which can lead to strokes and heart disease.

Losing weight is often easier said than done, often requiring us to make - and stick to - meaningful lifestyle changes. But experts have suggested there is a way to help speed along weight loss efforts by popping a few natural ingredients into your hot drinks.

Colin Green, a former leader of a Hells Angel group, was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Northumberland in May last year, two weeks after starting a prison sentence

One teaspoon of salt measures 2,300 milligrams - the maximum daily limit for people over 14 recommended by U.S national guidelines - however the American Heart Association suggests a small cut-back could make a huge difference

Jessica Ferro was so heavy she would break furniture and wasn't able to sit in a plane seat - admitting she was 'morbidly obese' weighing 36 stone, she had a wake up call that prompted her to lose the weight

A single dose of the drug, called zilebesiran, can control the condition for up to six months, with few side effects, and could end daily tablets

More than 14 million people in the UK have high blood pressure, a condition described as a silent killer as often there are no obvious symptoms and can often remain undiagnosed

Boots pharmacist Jay Patel explains why your local pharmacy should be a first port of call for common minor health concerns

Life’s Essential 8 promotes good heart health and is the key driver in the findings which were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia