Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up—or more than 122 million people—have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. And ...

Blood pressure serves as the body’s vital barometer, quietly measuring the intricate balance of cardiovascular health every moment of every day. Medical research reveals that nearly half of American ...

"Is a blood pressure of 130/70 anything to worry about?" It's a good question, and one doctors didn't regularly field until the Joint National Committee of the American Heart Association announced its ...

Managing blood pressure can protect your heart, brain, and more. These strategies can help you keep your BP under control.

Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you're not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...

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 high blood pressure, ...

Before diving into how vaping affects blood pressure, it’s essential to understand what blood pressure is. Blood pressure measures the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries.

Incorporating an additional five minutes of intense exercise into your daily routines may help lower your blood pressure, new research suggests. The study, published Wednesday in the journal ...

Preeclampsia and eclampsia are serious blood pressure issues that can happen during the second half of your pregnancy. If you have preeclampsia, your blood pressure can go very high, above 140/90.

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD Research more strongly supports pomegranate juice for lowering blood pressure, with ...

A pharmaceutical expert has explained how a festive superfood can help with cholesterol, blood pressure and even infections.