A 55-year-old retired man dropped 75 pounds and reversed his high cholesterol and blood pressure after he started simple gym ...

Excess salt intake is linked to a range of chronic conditions and even cognitive decline, yet patterns of discretionary salt use remain poorly understood across populations.

Nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, or high blood pressure — but many of them, an estimated 11 ...

Standing 6'8" it is impossible to miss Bouba Dieme as he weaves through the tables at the East Boston Senior Center. His ...

Salt has been used as seasoning and food preservative for thousands of years, but having too much of it can lead to various ...

Getting enough good-quality sleep is important for managing blood pressure. Taking measures to ensure you get a good night's ...

A special program developed by the University of California Health system and adopted at all six UC academic medical centers ...

Study finds traditional Chinese practice may lower blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking and some medication trials.

The shifting guidelines for blood pressure control may remind those at advanced ages of a dance fad from their youth, the limbo, writes Paula Span.

The study found no significant cognitive benefits from exercising for older adults. Combining exercise with heart medications did not produce significant cognitive benefits.

For more than 25 years, a reading of 140/90 or below was considered normal. The most recent guidelines, issued last year, ...

For many elderly people, a typical day begins with a handful of pills - for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and heart ...