New research suggests that playing soccer has many health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and improving overall cardiovascular health.

A new study has found that a diet low in carbohydrates is helpful in both weight loss and lowering blood pressure.

While many parents insist that raising kids is stressful, a new study has found that parenthood actually helps to keep blood pressure in check, particularly for women.

Researchers involved in a large-scale study of women’s health issues say keeping blood pressure in check is critical to reducing the risk of various health conditions, including dementia.

While calcium is known to strengthen bones and lower cholesterol levels in post-menopausal women, a new study has found it may not provide the same health benefits for men.

Blood with large plaques is prone to forming clots more readily than blood with average-size plaques, but the larger plaques are less likely to rupture and create obstructions. A study on these findings was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

For the first time ever, researchers say they’ve established a link between a gene and stress-induced blood pressure changes in both animals and humans.

A new study suggests being a couch potato may be even more harmful than originally thought for teens. Researchers in Canada have found that decreases in the amount of exercise teens got were linked to increases in blood pressure.

Salt isn’t the only thing individuals looking to reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure should cut from their diets, according to a new study. Researchers say cutting back on processed foods and beverages that contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may help prevent hypertension.

Keeping blood pressure in check can help adults over the age of 60 live longer and healthier, according to a large, long-term study done by well-known Cochrane researchers.