Pressure in the temples can be a sign of a headache or migraine. Other possible causes include stress, blocked sinuses, head injury, and more. Anyone with severe or persistent pain or pressure should ...

Some types of canned soup contain significant amounts of sodium. When eaten regularly, these soups can increase blood pressure and impact cardiovascular health.

High blood pressure can indirectly cause shortness of breath by forcing the heart to work harder, which may lead to cardiovascular issues. Pulmonary hypertension, a specific type of high blood ...

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could do physics experiments on your phone, without needing a lab full of special instruments? Actually you can, with a free app called PhyPhox. It records data using the ...

Wrist blood pressure monitors are a popular way to take blood pressure at home. Their small size and digital face make them convenient to use. Plus, many wrist monitors store past readings and can be ...

For many older adults, staying healthy starts with staying connected. The Intercultural Senior Center has a new resource to ...

While plenty of health conditions make you painfully aware of their presence via any number of impossible-to-ignore symptoms, high blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension) can be a sneakier beast. You can ...

A medium-firm mattress may provide the best relief from pressure point pain. However, comfort is subjective, so it’s advised to take advantage of a trial period. We reviewed hundreds of mattresses.