The study found that people with lower diastolic blood pressure (below 80) had fewer of these brain lesions. In contrast, ...

What the researchers found was surprising. Even when a person’s diastolic pressure went as low as 50 mmHg, there was no sign that their risk of heart disease increased. This goes against the long-held ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

The American Heart Association just released new guidelines for blood pressure management. The organization looks at several areas of health to address blood pressure. Doctors stress the importance of ...

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend limiting alcohol intake to two drinks per day for men and one for women to combat high blood ...

New guidelines emphasize lifestyle changes and early intervention for high blood pressure to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The guidelines recommend monitoring blood pressure ...

There are a lot of things in life that can influence your blood pressure, including how often you work out and how much stress you’re under. But some new research suggests that you might be able to ...

We don't have to tell our hearts to beat. Yet, heart health can feel so complicated. These days, we're bombarded with advice that changes on a dime on everything from red meat and caffeine to the ...