Experts explain what healthy blood pressure looks like at different ages and when high readings need action ...

High blood pressure often shows no symptoms yet raises risk for heart attack, stroke and kidney damage. Learn why it's silent ...

Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first number is called systolic. It shows the pressure in your arteries when ...

Generally, cardiologists will recommend medication (or at least discuss the option) if you have stage 1 hypertension (130–139 ...

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 ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 89 and in good health. For six months, my systolic blood pressure was 113 mm Hg. Then, 10 days ago, it dropped to 88 mm Hg for a week. For today and the past week, it’s been ...

New Study Finds Ideal Blood Pressure May Be Higher Than You Think ...

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 ...

Recent research has shed light on a crucial factor affecting blood pressure readings: arm position during measurement. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, underscores the importance of ...