If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

Frailty, rather than chronological age, more accurately distinguishes the ranges of systolic blood pressure that are linked ...

Blood pressure guidelines vary from country to country, but new insights from Korea reinforce a universal systolic blood ...

A new analysis of hypertension guidelines suggests some older adults — mostly women — with slightly high blood pressure could safely hold off on medications if they’re in good health.

The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Millions of Americans are living with high blood pressure and don’t know it. Recently, the American Heart Association released new guidelines on high blood pressure readings, ...

A heart-healthy diet can help lower blood pressure. Breakfast foods that are high in fiber, potassium, and whole grains, and ...

Drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day may help manage high blood pressure that stems from dehydration. However, it's not a ...

Eating eggs regularly does not significantly affect blood pressure in most adults. People with heart disease, high ...