Blood pressure

Anticipated ‘legacy’ benefits of increased adult participation in sports and exercise from the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics have failed to materialise.

Night work is associated with a host of health risks, due to disruptions to the circadian rhythm. Here's what occupational health professionals need to know.

More than a million people living with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions in privately rented properties could be at greater risk...

People who vape can experience “worrisome” changes in their blood pressure and heart rate immediately afterwards, research from the US...

Eating within a restricted time window during the day may help improve shift workers' health, a study has found.

Blood pressure medication can be effective at any time of day, a study funded by the charity the British Heart Foundation has concluded.

Many people around the world who are diagnosed with hypertension stop treatment and most then lose control of their blood...

NHS England has unveiled plans to expand access to health checks in the community, including, potentially, in betting shops and sports clubs.

Men's Health Week is a perfect time for employers to focus on what works when it comes to encouraging men to engage with their health and wellbeing.

Employers are so focused on managing and supporting stress and mental ill health in the workplace that they risk overlooking...

More than two-thirds (68%) of UK shift workers feel the hours they work or the pattern of their roster is...

A third of the country does not have access to obesity treatment, despite weight having become a growing issue during...

Occupational health professionals need to be proactive in supporting workers living with obesity to remain in work.

NHS England has unveiled a plan to slash waiting times for elective care, allowing patients to get seen and treated more quickly.

Long-term health problems could emerge if the UK doesn’t address the lack of physical activity among children and teenagers, academics have warned.