Managing hypertension may lower dementia risk A new 2025 high blood pressure guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) calls for earlier ...

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 ...

Keeping one's blood pressure levels in the normal range is important. Blood pressure that's too high (hypertension) can cause severe headaches, blurred vision and may even lead to heart disease or ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this ...

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of your body). Blood pressure is measured in two numbers. Systolic ...

Dr. Domenic Sica answers the question: 'When Can I Stop Blood Pressure Meds?' — -- Question: My doctor started me on a blood pressure medication last year and now my blood pressure is normal. Can ...

New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that parents might want to keep a closer eye on their kids’ blood pressure. About one in seven (14%) of children and teens in the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned that Americans aren't doing enough to manage high blood pressure. While drinking water doesn't instantly lower one's hypertension, it ...