Knowing the signs of a stroke is the first step in stroke prevention. A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. The brain cells ...

Calcium channel blockers (CCB) are a common class of medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). Calcium is a mineral that is vital for heart muscle ...

Salt (sodium) is essential to our bodies. Normally your kidneys control your level of salt. If you consume too much salt, the kidneys pass it into the urine. But when our salt intake levels are very ...

Managing high blood pressure usually requires a mix of medications and a healthy diet. Certain natural ways to lower blood pressure, such as eating garlic, basil, and other herbs and spices, may ...

Medicare does not usually cover the cost of a blood pressure monitor for use at home. However, it may cover ambulatory blood pressure monitoring or a blood pressure monitor for people who are ...