Most adults need around 3,500–5,000 mg of potassium daily to help lower blood pressure. Foods like tomatoes, potatoes, and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days.

Blood pressure medications are commonly prescribed and are usually well-tolerated, but there are some serious side effects you should know about.

Reaching for a banana could do more than power your morning smoothie. A new international study suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods could help lower the risk of dangerous heart problems.

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