You know that keeping your blood pressure (BP) in a healthy range (below 120/80 mmHg) helps keep your arteries clear and your ...

For those looking to take charge of their heart health, eating fresh, unprocessed foods is one of the best steps to take.

Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for ...

The words "calm down" are worse than unhelpful -- they actually can increase blood pressure among new mothers of color, a ...

Gender-based racism through microaggressions may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum and beyond, according to new research published today in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal of the ...

A study of more than 400 Asian, Black and Hispanic women who had recently given birth found that racism through microaggressions may be linked to higher blood pressure during the period after their ...

Traditionally, doctors have paid attention to two types of blood pressure readings: systolic pressure, measured when the ...

"These findings suggest that skepticism about blood pressure readings, medication concerns, and preference for nonpharmacologic interventions among parents and clinicians contribute to low ...

Being mindful of these factors can help ensure more reliable and consistent blood pressure readings ... a falsely high reading, while one that is too loose may give a falsely low reading.

New research finds a pervasive low-quality diet among pregnant and postpartum ... "You would think that pregnant women are highly motivated to eat better during pregnancy, precisely because ...