with family history serving as a strong predictor of an individual's risk of hypertension. Additionally, lifestyle factors such as poor dietary habits (high sodium intake, low potassium intake), ...

they may also have more severe strokes than people without these risk factors, according to a study published in the November 13, 2024, online issue of Neurology ®, the medical journal of the American ...

While medical headlines often focus on the biochemical underpinnings of disease, our body's biomechanics are equally crucial.

In the realm of cardiovascular health, hypertension stands out as the most prevalent, yet preventable, risk factor, impacting millions globally. Despite the availability of numerous treatments, ...

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., however, an estimated 1 of every 4 deaths due to cardiovascular disease could be avoided by addressing modifiable risk factors with ...

Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, according to a study.