Close review of MRI scans found more intensive high blood pressure treatment (targeted to achieve a systolic pressure less than 120 mm Hg) was more effective than a less-intense treatment goal of 140 ...

Experts say that after age 60, aiming for the classic 120/80 blood pressure reading may not be ideal — stability matters more than perfection.

Q I have read that for an accurate blood pressure reading, you should first sit in a comfortable chair with no talking or distractions for at least five minutes. But my doctors all slap on a cuff, ask ...

You may not realize you are at risk for cardiovascular disease or diabetes unless you keep track of your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels on a regular basis. By knowing a few simple ...

DEAR DOCTORS: I have read that for an accurate blood pressure reading, you should first sit in a comfortable chair with no talking or distractions for at least five minutes. But my doctors all slap on ...

Blood pressure consists of two numbers. Systolic pressure, the force exerted on blood vessels when the heart beats, is the upper number. Diastolic pressure, the force exerted when the heart is at rest ...

First of all, what is heart disease, exactly? As cardiologist Dr. Mary Branch, MD says, it’s a constellation of problems. “The heart is like a house,” she says. “It contains two floors, two sides, ...

Let's be real, keeping your heart happy can feel like a full-time job sometimes. But cardiologists are pointing out that for ...