Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you’re not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...

"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 ...

Understanding blood pressure readings can be tricky. While most people know they don't want their blood pressure to get too high (hypertension) or too low (hypotension), many people don't know how to ...

Blood pressure readings are more than just numbers on a medical chart – they’re vital indicators of health that can impact entire families. Understanding and sharing these numbers with loved ones ...

January is the perfect time to reset and restart after a year of busy family outings and gift-giving. A tool can help you understand your blood pressure numbers and know the right steps to prevent a ...

High blood pressure can be dangerous, and the American Heart Association wants you to know how to check your blood pressure at home.Dr. Heath Wilt, with Advent Health, helped us put First Alert ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Do you know your numbers? May is American Stroke Month and even if you work out regularly or eat the right foods, it all comes down to how well you know your blood pressure ...

CHICAGO -- A study of 4,714 French men bolsters evidence that the top number in blood pressure readings is better than the lower number at predicting heart disease risk, even in middle-aged patients.

A giant global study finds the number of people over 30 with high blood pressure has doubled over the past 30 years, and more than half of them are not being treated for it. That's even though many ...