Health News
The Benefits of Intensive Blood Pressure Control
 Two new studies are arguing that more intensive blood pressure control could prevent heart disease in high-risk patients, as well as improve their quality of life. 
Preventing Dementia
 Various lifestyle changes and health interventions might theoretically prevent up to a third of dementia cases, according to a new report. 
Salt and Blood Pressure in Kidney Disease
 If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), limiting your salt intake could help lower your blood pressure, a new study found. 
The Benefits of Cutting Down on Salt
 A policy that would reduce salt intake by 10 percent over 10 years could save millions of lives around the world, according to a new study. 
The World's Blood Pressure May Be Rising
 The number of people with high systolic blood pressure has been rising around the world in recent decades, according to a new study. 
When Blood Pressure Readings Aren't Accurate
 Your blood pressure in the clinic may not reflect your blood pressure outside the clinic, according to a new study. 
Blood Pressure: Like Parent, Like Child
 If your parents were diagnosed with high blood pressure before the age of 55, it could mean you have a higher risk of having it, too, a new study found. 
High Blood Pressure Around the World
 Across the globe, the number of people with high blood pressure has nearly doubled in 40 years, according to a new study. 
High Blood Pressure and Your Brain
 Your blood pressure and your brain health may be connected, according to a new scientific statement. 
Blood Pressure Medications and Mental Health
 What do blood pressure medications have to do with mood disorders? According to new research, there may be a link. 
