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Peripheral artery disease affects 8-10 million people in the U.S., most over age 65. But it also affects younger people who have additional risk factors, such as diabetes, smoking, obesity and high blood pressure. Also, 30% of Black Americans will develop peripheral artery disease, compared to 20% each from non-Hispanic…

A senior cardiac nurse has explained the key facts about some unknown high blood pressure symptoms, as the condition - also known as hypertension - isn't always down to stress.

Here are key facts about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, as explained by a senior cardiac nurse.

Imy Brighty-Potts asks an expert what we really need to know about stress and blood pressure.

The dangerous condition often has no symptoms

According to new research, whether the medication is taken in the morning or the evening does not have an impact on how effective it is.

DEAR DOCTORS: I thought brushing your tongue was an important part of oral hygiene. But a friend who is a nurse says it's not a great idea. She said it has something to do with the mouth microbiome and high blood pressure. I didn't even know the mouth had a…

An apple a day can keep a lot more than the doctor away, according to diet guru Dr Michael Mosley. Here's how eating an apple can help control your blood pressure - and other benefits of snacking on the fruit

High blood pressure contributes to around half of all heart attacks and strokes in the UK

Some scientists believe that taking daytime naps may increase not only the risk of a stroke, and could be an early sign of dangerous high blood pressure, it may also be linked to Alzheimer’s.

While symptoms of high blood pressure are rarely noticeable, certain foods contain properties which can help keep blood pressure low if eaten regularly.