Several factors, including stress, diet, caffeine, smoking, medication use, and some health conditions, can cause fluctuating ...

Experiencing dizziness upon standing, known as orthostatic hypotension, signals a temporary blood pressure drop. This occurs ...

If you have high blood pressure — or want to prevent it — a new study suggests that short bursts of activity may help a lot. In an international study that’s published in the journal Circulation, ...

Many people say it’s relaxing to stretch their upper back and shoulders. Researchers wanted to know what happens to your ...

Those who snoozed more than 30 to 60 minutes during the day were 19 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, researchers revealed at the American Society of Hypertension’s annual meeting.

New research reveals that a consistent bedtime can lower blood pressure without sleeping longer. Simple sleep timing changes ...

Stop focusing only on how much you sleep—experts say when you sleep is an independent and crucial predictor of heart health.

For more than 70 years, hydralazine has helped doctors lower dangerously high blood pressure during medical emergencies, ...

Excessive sweating combined with low blood pressure signals a body under stress. This can stem from dehydration, heat ...

Experiencing excessive sweating with low blood pressure can be unsettling. This combination may indicate dehydration, heat exhaustion, low blood sugar ...

Cold showers are trending for their alertness-boosting benefits, but they also cause a sudden, temporary rise in blood ...

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