The American Heart Association just released new guidelines for blood pressure management. The organization looks at several areas of health to address blood pressure. Doctors stress the importance of ...

"Blood pressure should be screened starting at age 18, with follow-ups every three to five years if normal, or annually if elevated,” he says. “Cholesterol testing should start by age 20 if risk ...

Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood uses to push through your arteries. When it’s high, it may impact heart health. Home blood pressure monitors make it easy to stay on top of your stats ...

A new study adds to the evidence that blood pressure medication may offer more benefits if taken before bed instead of in the morning. A combination blood pressure drug led to better blood pressure ...

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 ...

There are many risk factors for hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, including genetics and unhealthy lifestyle choices.

New recommendations from the American Heart Association aim for early treatment, including lifestyle changes and medications, once systolic blood pressure rises above 130/80 mm Hg, which stands for ...

Measuring your blood pressure might seem straightforward, but Russia-based cardiologist Dmitry Yaranov, popularly known as @heart_transplant_doc on Instagram, warns that a common mistake could trigger ...

Among the many benefits of exercise is its research-backed ability to lower blood pressure. Research suggests that getting regular exercise, even in 10-minute increments, can drop your systolic blood ...