Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising brain-based trigger for high blood pressure, tracing it to a small region in the brainstem that normally controls breathing. This area, which kicks in during ...

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A high pulse can happen when standing up or due to a medical condition like heart failure. Drinking more fluids can help treat mild dehydration. Orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness and blurred ...