Mark C. Houston, MD

Mark C. Houston, MD, associate clinical professor of medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and director of the Hypertension Institute at Saint Thomas West Hospital, both in Nashville. He is the author of four books, including What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypertension. HypertensionInstitute.com

What’s Coffee Doing to My Blood Pressure?

What’s Coffee Doing to My Blood Pressure?

Mark C. Houston, MD | August 27, 2018

Plenty of things can raise our blood pressure. But caffeine doesn’t affect everyone’s blood pressure the same way. Read on for details…

6 Dangerous Myths About Your Blood Pressure

6 Dangerous Myths About Your Blood Pressure

Mark C. Houston, MD | January 7, 2015

About one of every three adults in the US has high blood pressure (hypertension). But only about half of these…

Are You Taking the Wrong Blood Pressure Medication?

Are You Taking the Wrong Blood Pressure Medication?

Mark C. Houston, MD | April 14, 2014

My friend Naomi was diagnosed with high blood pressure and went on medication prescribed by her doctor. Within a few…

Foods That Lower Blood Pressure (Part 1)

Foods That Lower Blood Pressure (Part 1)

Mark C. Houston, MD | October 2, 2012

Control Your Blood Pressure by Eating These Delicious and Healthful Foods One-third of adults in this country have high blood…

What Most Doctors Won’t Tell You About High Blood Pressure

What Most Doctors Won’t Tell You About High Blood Pressure

Mark C. Houston, MD | August 28, 2012

Medication may not be the best way for you to fight this silent killer High blood pressure (hypertension) is so…

Hidden Salt More Dangerous than the Saltshaker

Hidden Salt More Dangerous than the Saltshaker

Mark C. Houston, MD | August 14, 2012

Take Salt Reduction Advice with a Grain of Salt It's well known that major health organizations recommend cutting back on…

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring May Save Your Life

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring May Save Your Life

Mark C. Houston, MD | August 1, 2012

100 Million Americans Should Monitor Blood Pressure Day & Night... The 21st-century version of the standard doctor’s advice may be…

Salt Is Even Worse Than They Say
Nutrition

Salt Is Even Worse Than They Say

Mark C. Houston, MD | March 23, 2012

Just a little less a day can help you live longer You know salt is bad for you, but you…