To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek medical attention.

For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your ...

Your systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure describe the pressure on your arteries at different points in your heart beat.

High blood pressure, a silent killer, affects many unaware. It can lead to heart disease and stroke. Understanding common ...

The new guidelines encourage patients to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption entirely, compared with the old guidelines. For people who do want to drink alcohol, the new guidelines recommend that ...

A blood pressure calculator is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you better understand your readings, track patterns over time, and take meaningful steps toward protecting your heart health. Blood ...

High cholesterol can contribute to the build-up of plaque in your arteries, which can increase blood pressure by making it harder for your heart to pump blood through your blood vessels.

Nocturnal hypertension, or high blood pressure during sleep, often goes unnoticed and poses significant health risks. Unlike ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD There's some truth to the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" when it comes to blood pressure and heart health. Heart disease is the number one ...

Taking blood pressure medication before bedtime significantly reduces nighttime blood pressure without adverse effects.

A new study shows smoking raises blood pressure even at low levels. Urine tests reveal the real exposure behind the habit.

A new drug lowered blood pressure and improved kidney health markers in high-risk patients. Phase 3 trials will test its long-term effects. Preliminary research suggests that adding the new medication ...