One way or another, beta blockers are always in the news. Take, for instance, Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who revealed in October that he's part of a growing group of Americans who ...

Research suggests beta-blockers don't always offer benefits. Here are five things to know about long-term use.

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I first took beta blockers two years ago, when I was asked to give a eulogy. Terrible at public speaking on a good day, let alone at a funeral, my first instinct was to refuse to do it. I had made a ...

Beta-blockers are excellent drugs. They're cheap and effective; feature prominently in hypertension guidelines; and remain a sine qua non for coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and heart ...

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for 100 years, according to the American Heart Association's 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report. For decades, beta-blockers ...

A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's now making its way into dressing rooms, ...

Dr. Cindy Grines answers the question: 'Why Should I Take My Beta Blocker?' — -- Question: I hate taking my beta blocker. It makes me feel tired. Why should I take it? Answer: Well, a lot of ...

Beta-Blockers for Anxiety: What Are They? Beta-blockers are medications that slow down certain types of cell activity in your body. Doctors often prescribe them to treat heart and circulatory problems ...

A large new study conducted in Spain and Italy found that beta blockers, drugs often used to slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure, did not provide clear benefits for heart attack patients ...