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 ...

You can easily sync your Apple Watch with blood-pressure. Blood pressure is one of the most important health vitals to keep an eye on, especially if you have hypertension. Work and travel can make it ...

Blood pressure is the amount of pressure that your blood exerts on the blood vessels in your body. As your heart beats, it contracts and relaxes, pushing blood out of the heart to the arteries, which ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for disability, dementia, and early deaths around the world, and in the U.S., almost half of adults have it. You probably ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

Using a blood pressure chart by age can help you interpret your results to see how they compare to the normal ranges across groups and within your own age cohort. Monitoring your blood pressure (BP) ...

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 ...

Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients. High blood pressure, or ...

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 ...