Blood pressure plays a critical role in overall well-being, serving as a key indicator of heart health. This measurement reflects the force of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries, ...

The American Heart Association and the American the College of Cardiology in 2025 issued guidelines to help reduce ...

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

Dear Dr. Roach: My doctor recently retired, my new one is very concerned about my systolic blood pressure, which was 150. I made quarterly visits to my old doctor, who never had a comment about my ...

Cardiologists say women can make a meaningful difference in blood pressure by targeting a number of lifestyle habits. Here’s what matters most.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in adults but now sounds alarming as the rates ...

A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that women have a lower “normal” blood pressure range compared to men. The findings were published today in the peer-reviewed journal ...

Beyond hypertension alerts, Apple also rolled out a sleep score feature for Apple Watch users. I love that my Apple Watch ...

High blood pressure is serious and should be taken as such—but, of course, the stress that comes from worrying about your hypertension can actually make it worse, creating a vicious cycle. So, how do ...

Over the last few years, virtual health visits have become commonplace. And the serious realities the pandemic displayed encouraged people to take a more proactive approach to their health. From ...

Exercise may be as good or better than a medication for reducing high blood pressure, experts say. Specific types of exercise, such as jogging, weight lifting, and yoga, work best for certain groups.