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 ...

Brevard County Libraries has partnered with the American Heart Association to initiate a ‘Libraries with Heart’ program. This program allows Brevard County Libraries to meet our citizens where they ...

Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the ...

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 ...

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 ...