What they did find is that the systolic number—the top number—is still very important. If your systolic number is above 120, ...

"Is a blood pressure of 130/70 anything to worry about?" It's a good question, and one doctors didn't regularly field until the Joint National Committee of the American Heart Association announced its ...

Blood Pressure Chart What Is Blood Pressure? How to Measure When to See a Doctor Monitoring your blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health. When you understand what your blood ...

"High blood pressure is defined as blood pressure of 130/80 or higher on at least two occasions," said Dr. Deborah Levine, a professor of medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. The top ...

SUPPORT TO THE HEART. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IS KNOWN AS THE SILENT KILLER. IT’S CALLED KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR RASH SPOKE WITH OUR SASHA LENNINGER ABOUT THE DANGERS OF THIS DISEASE, INCLUDING NEW ...

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 ...

New U.S. guidelines for managing high blood pressure have been released that recommend forgoing alcohol, one step further than previous advice to limit drinking, and also highlight research linking ...

Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood uses to push through your arteries. When it’s high, it may impact heart health. Home blood pressure monitors make it easy to stay on top of your stats ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Beets or beetroot juice may lower your blood pressure temporarily, but studies show ...