Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up – or more than 122 million people – have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association.

Research shows that high intakes of dietary magnesium, an essential mineral for our health, may help lower blood pressure.

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 ...

Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...

According to the American Heart Association, anything above 120/80 mmHg is considered elevated blood pressure, while anything ...

Hibiscus tea, green tea, oolong tea, and black tea are among the research-backed options that may help support healthy blood ...

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 ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often known as the “silent killer” because it usually shows no clear symptoms until ...

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Lying down while getting your blood pressure taken could result in a more accurate reading, according to new findings presented at the American Heart Association (AHA)'s Hypertension Scientific ...

About half of American adults have high blood pressure, but low blood pressure may also be cause for concern, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Shaline Rao, MD, a ...

Feeling dizzy or faint during pregnancy It could be low blood pressure Read ahead to know from an expert about what’s normal what’s risky and how to manage it safely ...