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

Women's heart health demands special attention regarding blood pressure, which isn't static throughout life. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov highlights that hypertension can begin in the 20s-30s, much earlier than ...

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 ...

Q: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this mean that ...

New hypertension guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology mark a crucial ...

The new guidelines encourage patients to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption entirely, compared with the old guidelines.

"Is a blood pressure of 130/70 anything to worry about?" It's a good question, and one doctors didn't regularly field until the Joint National Committee of the American Heart Association announced its ...

Having low blood pressure isn't dangerous, unless you're also experiencing symptoms like nausea, blurred vision, and fatigue.

About 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure or hypertension have a form of the condition that is resistant to medication. These patients may have tried lifestyle changes or multiple medications at ...