High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

People with high blood pressure tend to have more dementia, but whether controlling hypertension reduces the odds of developing dementia, has not been scientifically established.

New salt legislation comes into effect on 30 June 2016, but most people will be unaware of the changes to their favourite snacks.

Ever wondered what happens to the blood you donate? This video shows you what happens once the blood arrives at the South African National Blood Service laboratory.

Researchers suggest that replacing one serving a day of potatoes with a non-starchy vegetable might lower the risk of high blood pressure.

A study showed that men who had low stress-resilience scores and a high BMI at age 18 had a more than tripled risk of high blood pressure later in life.

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According to a new study, people with high blood pressure who drink large amounts of coffee could increase their risk of suffering a heart attack.

Blood vessel damage from elevated blood pressure might make the eye disease glaucoma more likely, study finds.

A study has found that beetroot has other health benefits: drinking 500ml of beetroot juice a day may significantly lower blood pressure.

Bisphenol A, a chemical commonly used in the lining of cans, has been linked to an increase in blood pressure by affecting oestrogen levels in the body.

Children are twice as likely to suffer from autism or other developmental delays if their mother suffered from pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.

A recent study has revealed that South Africans could be facing serious health risks as their sodium intake is too high.

Those with lots of fat around their tummy are more strongly associated with high blood pressure risk than overall obesity.

Diet plays an important role in preventing and treating hypertension. Read more about what to do.

Young adult men who binge drink may be at risk of high blood pressure, but binge drinking doesn't cause a similar rise in blood pressure in young adult women or teenagers.

A new study has found that 90% of US kids eat far more salt than the recommended guideline, putting them at greater risk of heart disease and high blood pressure in later life.