To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of your body). Blood pressure is measured in two numbers. Systolic ...

Cardiovascular surgeon Dr London emphasises the importance of measuring blood pressure correctly. He suggests taking multiple ...

Pregnancy brings significant circulatory changes, often causing blood pressure dips, especially in early trimesters. While ...

For the first time in nearly a decade, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have rolled out new guidelines to help combat high blood pressure—and one of their biggest ...

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends ...

Being diagnosed with high blood pressure can make you second-guess everything you put in your mouth, wondering if it will make your hypertension worse. While you’ve probably gone over things like the ...

Hot summer days are great for spending time outside, but if you have high or low blood pressure, warmer weather can pose some risks to your health. Understanding how heat affects your body — and ...

Some research suggests that stretching can help manage blood pressure, especially when incorporated into an overall ...

Ardent Hospice registered nurse Jody Lyons, left, checks Mary Jane Turner's blood pressure at The Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Flower Mound. Brandon Wade / Special Contributor They ...