Here's the lowdown on how blood pressure works-and what it means for your overall wellness. Your heart is the master pump for ...

All three regimens were well-tolerated, with no unexpected safety issues observed.

Millions of Americans who should be diagnosed with high blood pressure are slipping through the cracks because the familiar arm cuff in doctor’s offices often gives a reading that’s nearly six points ...

People take ownership of sickness and disease by saying things like MY high blood pressure MY diabetes, MY heart disease, MY ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - It's known as "the silent killer," a condition that affects nearly half of all adults in the U.S., often with no warning signs. Hypertension, also known as ...

Can a daily glass of beetroot juice really lower blood pressure for seniors? Science says yes- find out how this red veggie ...

The CDC says stage 2 hypertension is defined as a blood pressure at or above 140/90 mm Hg. Hypertension puts a patient at risk for heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the ...

What causes low blood pressure? Hypotension can be caused by various activities or conditions including dehydration, age, pregnancy, blood loss from an injury, diabetes, as a side effect of ...

Stage 1 high blood pressure is when systolic is 130 to 139 or diastolic is 80 to 89. Stage 2 hypertension is systolic blood pressure of 140 or higher and a diastolic pressure of 90 or higher.

Two exercises are most effective for lowering blood pressure, according to a new study by UK researchers. These isometric exercises engage muscles without movement.

Although the Eighth Joint National Committee recommended a systolic blood pressure of less than 140 mm Hg in patients with type 2 diabetes on the basis of findings from the ACCORD trial, 16 most ...

Preeclampsia is hypertension (high blood pressure) that occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The range is a systolic reading of a minimum of 140 mm Hg or a diastolic reading of a minimum of 90 mm Hg.