There are many reasons why systolic blood pressure can rise. One major factor is aging. As we get older, our arteries naturally become stiffer and narrower. This condition, called arteriosclerosis, ...

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 ...

High blood pressure is a common medical condition that can lead to heart disease, if it's left untreated. Here's how to know your risk and lower it.

If you have multiple blood pressure readings over 130/80 mm Hg, you might have hypertension, which can cause serious medical ...

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

According to recent research, the drug, while still in its trial phases, has shown potential in inhibiting hormones that ...

A healthy systolic blood pressure must be less than 120 mm Hg, while a healthy diastolic pressure should be less than 80 mm Hg. Find out what risks are associated if a person's BP level is more than ...

The updated guidelines recommend that people keep their systolic blood pressure under a specific number — 130 — to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. (Again, systolic blood pressure is the first ...

High blood pressure, if left untreated, can lead to several serious health problems which include heart failure, coronary ...

Key messages • Blood pressure-lowering medications lower the chance of death and probably reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with hypertension (high blood pressure) 60 y ...

A new pill called baxdrostat may offer hope for people whose blood pressure stays high even after taking standard medications ...

Researchers have looked into the effects of melatonin on individuals with and without high blood pressure, and have found ...