Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have determined the full-length structure of a blood pressure-regulating hormone receptor ...

Its partner hormones are atrial natriuretic peptides, secreted by heart cells. When the atrial natriuretic hormone binds to GC-A, the receptor is activated and sends a signal to the interior of the ...

Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess ...

Findings from a new study suggest that adding short bursts of exercise into your daily routine could help lower blood pressure. Published in the journal Circulation, and led by University College ...

We tested wrist and arm cuff blood pressure monitors from big-name brands ... a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with ...

Xanax slows down essential functions such as your heart rate and breathing. It can also temporarily lower your blood pressure. If you take Xanax before getting your blood pressure tested ...

Prescribed beta-blockers lower heart rate. “Natural beta-blockers” in common foods, herbs, and supplements may also lower blood pressure. Here are 11 of them. Some foods, herbs, and supplement ...

When used correctly, the best heart rate monitors can help you unlock a new level of athletic performance, no matter whether you're cycling, running, or performing any other endurance sport.

A dangerously low heart rate is generally considered to be below 50 to 60 bpm for most adults. In extreme cases, if the heart rate falls below 40 bpm, it can lead to inadequate blood flow to the ...

But once the blood analysis comes back with authoritative rows of data, mathematically generated symbols and downward ... simultaneously touching your heart and pulling your leg, like a disciple ...

I had no idea that “normal” blood pressure ranges change with age until ... the change can be dramatic. Resting heart rate, which is a pretty underrated method for gauging your heart health ...