Recent studies have raised questions about angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), a common medication used to lower blood pressure, and increased cancer risk. However, according to an analysis done by the FDA there is no increased cancer risk.

The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was developed by the National Institutes of Health as a way to lower blood pressure naturally. This highly effective diet for blood pressure was recently ranked #1 in a US News & World Report Study as the Best Overall Diet out of 20 well known diets based on parameters such as short- and long-term weight loss, ease of compliance, safety, and nutrition.

Adequate sleep has been shown as crucial to keeping healthy blood pressure naturally, but with our hectic lives getting a solid 8 hours a night can be difficult. The good news it there is promising research into the field of natural ways to help ensure we get our sleep.

A new study indicates that nearly 1 in 5 young adults aged 24 to 32 years may be suffering from high blood pressure.

A hug from a loved one can certainly make your day brighter, but could it also lower blood pressure?