The new guidelines encourage patients to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption entirely compared with the old guidelines.

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Regular exercise can lower diastolic blood pressure by 5 to 6 points.Quitting smoking may reduce blood pressure and heart-related risks.Getting at least 7 ...

High blood pressure continues to be a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure across the globe. Now ...

High blood pressure, a widespread condition, can be managed with natural drinks alongside medical treatment. Green tea, ...

Results from a large trial suggest baxdrostat could provide a new option for people whose blood pressure remains high despite standard treatment.

When it comes to checking blood pressure, even small mistakes can make a big difference. Many people don’t realize that the ...

AHA now recommends treatment for elevated blood pressure starting at 120–129/under 80 mmHg. High blood pressure (130/80+) ...

If you’ve ever gone to your doctor for a checkup and learned you had a health concern you didn’t know you had, you know how jarring the surprise diagnosis can be. You may feel at a loss, asking ...

Blood pressure consists of two numbers. Systolic pressure, the force exerted on blood vessels when the heart beats, is the upper number. Diastolic pressure, the force exerted when the heart is at rest ...

Oct. 8, 2024 – People who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may want to check again. That’s because many commonly used arm positions for blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurately high ...

A fermented food that has been a staple on plates in Korea for thousands of years has gone global in the past decade, with ...

Researchers conducted a randomized crossover trial with 154 adults living near major highways. Participants used ...