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 ...

From an evolutionary standpoint, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline are released into the blood to help us escape ...

A growing body of research suggests that high blood pressure, or hypertension, affects men and women in different ways. Emerging research suggests that women may have an increased risk of heart attack ...

High blood pressure in the early 40s is associated with an increased left atrial contractile strain in the early 60s in men but not in women, a study finds.

High fitness levels may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure, according to a 29-year study published today in the European Journal of Preventive ...

Some studies suggest that creatine supplements may reduce blood pressure, but the evidence is weak. Learn the benefits and ...

Blood pressure fluctuations may seem ordinary, but emerging research reveals a deeper threat to health. Scientists have found troubling connections between variable blood pressure and accelerated ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Hypertension, or high blood pressure, may seem like an "older adult" issue. Unfortunately, data shows it's impacting younger adults. According to The National Institute of ...

Objective To perform a large-scale pairwise and network meta-analysis on the effects of all relevant exercise training modes on resting blood pressure to establish optimal antihypertensive exercise ...