Understanding your blood pressure's two numbers, systolic and diastolic, is crucial for assessing heart and blood vessel ...

The study found that aiming for a lower blood pressure target, especially below 120 mm Hg, could help prevent heart attacks, ...

If you have been to see a healthcare provider recently, you are familiar with the ritual of blood pressure measurement. Before you can talk with the professional you came to consult, the office will ...

Several factors, including stress, diet, caffeine, smoking, medication use, and some health conditions, can cause fluctuating ...

Try to eat less salt. Too much salt can cause your blood vessels to tighten, which raises your blood pressure. Most people ...

Good news for the millions managing high blood pressure: Researchers at the University of Exeter found that this nitrate-rich drink may help relax blood vessels and improve circulation. Roxana Ehsani, ...

Modern cars don't have mechanical oil pressure gauges anymore, so you'll be in the dark until that moment when the low oil pressure warning light flickers on. And since no one brags about the oil ...

Among the many benefits of exercise is its research-backed ability to lower blood pressure. Research suggests that getting regular exercise, even in 10-minute increments, can drop your systolic blood ...

More than half of Americans aged 40 and over have high blood pressure. There are typically no symptoms, but left untreated, it can be deadly. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports on new recommendations aimed ...