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

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 ...

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

High blood pressure, if left untreated, can lead to several serious health problems which include heart failure, coronary artery disease, irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and stroke ...

"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 ...

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to reduce your blood pressure naturally, especially if you are consistent and ...

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

What Should I Do Before Starting Treatment? Your health care provider will likely evaluate your kidney function and your salts (electrolytes) by performing blood work prior to starting Widaplik. Your ...

Woman getting her blood pressure taken. Almost half of adults in the U.S. have hypertension, and only about one in four of them have it under control, according to the CDC. But Dr. Laffin says people ...

Certain arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, a new study finds. Researchers discovered two positions, in particular, that may affect your numbers. Experts ...