Low blood pressure, medically known as hypotension, occurs when your blood pressure drops below the normal range (typically less than 90/60 mm Hg). While often less dangerous than high blood pressure, ...

Checking up on blood pressure is easier than ever with at-home monitors and drugstore blood pressure cuffs that are widely available. And, it’s a valuable tool for people to be able to monitor their ...

Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood moving through your artery walls. When that force is too low, your vital organs may not be getting the right amount of blood flow they need to ...

Decline in brain function often occurs as people age. People often worry that declining brain function is an inevitable part of growing old and will lead to dementia, but it is not. Many people do not ...

While most people are familiar with the dangers of high blood pressure, low blood pressure often flies under the radar because it’s typically asymptomatic. Low blood pressure is also not a stand-alone ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor recently retired, my new one is very concerned about my systolic blood pressure, which was 150. I made quarterly visits to my old doctor, who never had a comment about my ...

Blood pressure is a critical health indicator that health care providers use when evaluating patients. If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you’re not alone. Almost half of all U.S.

Lifestyle changes like staying hydrated, drinking coffee, and certain exercises may help raise your blood pressure and keep it within the optimal range. You may not have any symptoms if you have low ...

Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MD Blood pressure changes naturally but big swings strain your heart.Stress, diet, caffeine, smoking, and medications can cause spikes.Track your triggers and ...

Pregnancy brings significant circulatory changes, often causing blood pressure dips, especially in early trimesters. While mild hypotension is usually harmless, persistent low readings with symptoms ...