According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart condition or hypertension, it's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. There are several at-home blood pressure ...

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 ...

For some patients struggling to control high blood pressure, something as simple as having blood pressure monitors at home and texted reminders to use them could be the key to stabilizing or even ...

Blood pressure is the force of circulating blood against the walls of your arteries. It's measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and is usually expressed as two numbers: systolic pressure (top ...

New recommendations from the American Heart Association aim for early treatment, including lifestyle changes and medications, once systolic blood pressure rises above 130/80 mm Hg, which stands for ...

Most people with high blood pressure aren't skipping the salt shaker in favor of a salt substitute, according to a new study. Incredibly few Americans use salt substitutes, essentially waving aside a ...

Hypertension (high blood pressure) can damage your heart and blood vessels and increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart conditions. Due to these risks, it's important to manage your ...

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure readings and improved blood pressure management, according to ...

The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens will meet for the third time in less than a calendar year in Week 1 of Sunday Night Football. Baltimore dominated in a Week 4 victory last year but the Bills got ...

The 2025 NFL season kicks off tonight with a key NFC East matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (-8, 47.5). Since 2010, Dallas and Philadelphia ...

When you go to the doctor, it's basically second nature to roll up your sleeves for a blood pressure reading. You've done it for as long as you can remember, right? The practice is an important one.