Bread is a staple in many people’s diets. While bread can fit into a healthy diet, some types are better for overall health, including blood pressure, than others. To cut through the confusion, we ...

According to Dr. Mark Houston, MD, FACP, a cardiologist and the director of the Hypertension Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, alcohol raises blood pressure shortly after drinking it.

Abstaining from alcohol during Dry January, or even cutting back if you drink moderately to heavily, can lead to a slight decrease in blood pressure. However, returning to or increasing alcohol ...

High blood pressure that has no known cause is called primary, or essential, hypertension. This is the most common type of high blood pressure. It develops slowly, and often people with primary ...