NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Aggressive treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients who are 80 years or older is associated with lower five-year survival rates than their counterparts ...

Adults over 80 should stick to medications that keep their blood pressure under control, a study published on Monday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds. Keeping systolic blood ...

Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says. Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk of heart-related death ...

Elevated blood pressure variability (BPV) is associated with lower cognitive scores in older adults. That link is more profound in older, Black adults, according to a new study. Anisa Dhana, PhD, a ...

Blood pressure tends to rise in the early morning and peak by mid-morning due to circadian rhythm and other factors. Learn ...

People 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to both people who have been or are being treated for high blood pressure as well as ...

WASHINGTON - Beets aren't just for salads and smoothies anymore - they've become a go-to food in sports nutrition and cardiovascular health research. But beyond boosting endurance, could they also ...

Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by suppressing potentially harmful bacteria in the mouth, a study suggests. Experts at the UK's University of Exeter compared the responses of ...