Evidence-based articles on hypertension: what causes it, the lifestyle interventions with the strongest research behind them, and how to track your numbers effectively.
Six lifestyle interventions with clinical evidence: sodium reduction, DASH diet, aerobic exercise, weight loss, alcohol reduction, and stress management. Specific mmHg reduction ranges for each.
Read article →95% of hypertension has no single identifiable cause. Here's the biology of primary vs. secondary hypertension, 8 modifiable risk factors, and what the research shows about each.
Read article →The DASH diet lowered systolic BP by 11.4 mmHg in hypertensive adults in the original trial. Here's what the research shows, the specific nutrient targets, and a 7-day start plan.
Read article →Most BP apps are just spreadsheets. Here's what a genuinely useful tracker needs — especially the connection between sodium intake and daily readings — and which free options actually deliver.
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