All news on the topic: Blood pressure

But one in five plan to travel this year without insurance - while more than a tenth will fork out up to £1,000 extra on specialist cover, to ensure they are protected

With inactivity costing healthcare systems the world over billions every year, there's good news which shows the epidemic of childhood obesity can be fought with some light exercise every day

Every day, 22 people in the UK will develop kidney failure, and many of them won’t have spotted any symptoms until their renal issues were fairly advanced - Jane Symons has the lowdown

The nationally representative BHF survey of 2,000 over-16s showed overall 43 per cent have never learnt CPR - or 23 million people in the adult population

While many view snoring as a mere annoyance, it can have disastrous consequences on a person's health, including ruptured blood vessels, heart disease and high blood pressure

It turns out there is an incredibly simple handshake trick that may show you the real state of your health, including whether or not you are at risk for an early death

The government wants to ban children from smoking, but is only going to limit the flavours and packaging for vapes, says Fleet Street Fox. If it was his kids risking a collapsed lung he might think again

It's important to know how to respond to sudden changes in a dying patient so that loved-ones can help them feel at ease in their final moments

Rinsing with mouthwash is often considered an 'essential' part of the oral health routine, but Dr Sermed Mezher has warned that it could increase the risk of high blood pressure

Flexible and balanced eating plans that you're likely to stick to are hard to come by, but with one particular diet that's been ranked five stars out of five, you'll feel better in no time

Snorers often get louder during the colder months, which is bad news for the light-sleeper next to them. However, a simple 30 second exercise may be the key to you both getting a good night's rest

High blood pressure can be worsened by lack of exercise, alcohol intake, But it is also affected by a daily cup of coffee which the NHS says should be kept at a level of no more than four cups a day

Health professionals have warned there is a list of growing medications which are suffering from a supply shortage including asthma, HRT, antibiotics and more - here is the full list

Oxford University has found taking daily blood pressure readings at home and personalising medication in the weeks after giving birth improves blood ­pressure control for the first year

An everyday spice has been shown to help reduce your blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease, dementia, and stroke - and it tastes great too

The abrupt shift from the excitement and fun of the holiday season to the mundanity of everyday life can lead to a real dip in motivation and enthusiasm at this time of year. But as Taylor Swift once said, you need to 'shake it off' - and we've got some great tips to help you do just that ...

Katie Sullivan, 18, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was airlifted to hospital after experiencing extremely low blood pressure and a high heartbeat due to a UTI

A bride-to-be has told of her horror after a so-called friend collected her dream wedding dress, before having it altered to fit her and holding it hostage, leaving her blindsided

Adults with high cardiovascular health were about six years younger biologically than their chronological age, according to research carried out by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Our columnist thinks its corrupt that Paula Vennells, who led the Post Office from 2012-2019 when more than 700 sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted for theft, fraud and false accounting, received a CBE

With the festive season well and truly over, people are looking for ways to get back in shape - and now experts are recommending that we focus on our waist lines for health reasons

A doctor has revealed the one food we can all snack on to help lose weight and curb cravings - as many people 'undo' their healthy eating with unhealthy snacks

Don't spend time worrying about what to do with your left over booze this season, as one company is offering its expert advice of what to do at just a click of a button

Very high blood pressures can cause headaches, blurred vision, chest pain and other symptoms, but the only way to know for sure is to get your blood pressure checked

Cowboys are pushing potentially dangerous pills on social media, some of which contain banned drug phentermine hydrochloride, linked to high blood pressure and heart disorder