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 ...

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 ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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.

Stress hormones released during anxiety make the heart beat faster and narrow blood vessels, leading to a sudden rise in BP. ...

High blood pressure silently affects millions worldwide, often showing no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Medical experts warn that this stealthy condition poses a grave threat to ...

DRINKING PLENTY OF WATER and keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range are two bits of health advice you probably hear often from your doctor. Both hydration and lowering your blood pressure are ...

Share on Pinterest New research indicates the length of time blood pressure stays within a healthy “target range” is important for brain health. mixetto/Getty Images Almost half of Americans have high ...

A domestic research team has identified for the first time globally that even in the so-called 'elevated blood pressure' ...