ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE

This study tested whether practicing Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise, could help lower blood pressure in adults with elevated levels. Researchers followed 216 participants for up to a year to see if regular practice reduced blood pressure and improved other health marke…

This study tested whether a daily supplement made from black seed (Nigella sativa) could help improve health markers and quality of life for perimenopausal women with metabolic syndrome. Fifty women were randomly assigned to take the supplement or follow a Mediterranean diet for …

This study tested whether taking a daily grape seed extract supplement could help lower blood pressure in adults with mildly elevated levels. For 8 weeks, 80 participants either took the supplement or a placebo pill, without knowing which one they received. Researchers measured c…

This study created a registry to track the long-term heart health of children and young adults who are overweight or obese and have high blood pressure. Researchers collected health information from about 200 participants over time through their regular clinic visits. The goal wa…

This study investigated whether helping adults who sleep less than 7 hours per night to get more sleep could lower their blood pressure during sleep. Researchers compared an 8-week sleep improvement program to a control group. They measured blood pressure over 24 hours and tracke…