Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...

DETROIT – Blood pressure: There’s a solid chance you’re checking yours wrong. A new study reveals many people may be checking their blood pressure incorrectly. The research, published in Hypertension, ...

A massive study of 484 trials shows how much each type of blood pressure medication lowers systolic BP, alone or in combination, and introduces an online calculator to guide doctors in tailoring ...

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, a leading contributor to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and cognitive decline, according to a new 2025 guideline jointly ...

More than one-third of Georgia adults have been told they have high blood pressure, according to America's Health Rankings. This is important because, if not detected and controlled, it can lead to ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth. Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice could reduce older adults’ ...