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 ...

Share on Pinterest New blood pressure guidelines from the AHA recommend starting treatment earlier and abstaining from alcohol. Maskot/Getty Images New blood pressure guidelines from the American ...

When the arm is on the lap or the side, a blood pressure reading can be erroneously high. But when the arm is supported and at heart height, a blood pressure reading is more likely to be right. In a ...

When it comes to blood pressure, are you being misled and misread? One expert maintains that the blood pressure reading you get at the doctor’s office is far from a complete or completely accurate ...

More than one-third of Georgia adults have been told they have high blood pressure, according to America's Health Rankings. This is important because, if not detected and controlled, it can lead to ...

Blood pressure readings differ considerably according to where and how they are taken, especially when a patient already has hypertension, according to a recent systematic review and network ...

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends ...