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If your doctor recently mentioned that your blood pressure numbers are creeping up, there's encouraging news. New research ...

A blood pressure measurement includes an upper and a lower number, given in units of millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Systolic blood pressure is the top number, while diastolic blood pressure is the ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — February is American Heart Month, and knowing your blood pressure is a big part of staying healthy. Blood pressure tells a doctor how well your heart is pumping blood ...

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American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines define high blood pressure as 130/80. This means almost half of U.S. adults are considered to have high blood pressure ...

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Blood pressure readings are more than just numbers on a medical chart – they’re vital indicators of health that can impact entire families. Understanding and sharing these numbers with loved ones ...

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Systolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart contracts, with normal readings less than 120 mmHg. Diastolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart relaxes, with normal ...