Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, which is the No. 1 preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke and heart failure, as well as ...

High blood pressure is called the “silent killer” because many people dont know they have it. Simple lifestyle changes can help lower it fast at home. Tips include eating less salt, drinking hibiscus ...

The updated guidelines recommend that people keep their systolic blood pressure under a specific number — 130 — to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. (Again, systolic blood pressure is the first ...

A new study finds that many young adults don't know they have hypertension, or high blood pressure. Doctors think they know why. (Getty Images) Many people view high blood pressure as a potential ...

Intensive blood pressure reduction can reduce the risk for all-cause dementia in older adults with hypertension, a new study shows. Specifically, treating high blood pressure for as little as four ...

"Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major cause of premature death worldwide," according to the World Health ...

High blood pressure is more common of a problem than we realize. However, the new American Heart Association report shows the surprising number of people who have high blood pressure as well as the ...

An intensive, four-year blood-pressure intervention significantly reduced the risk of developing dementia among adults with high blood pressure compared to people who received usual care, in a study ...

Research reveals dietary nitrates from beetroot juice could improve vascular health in older adults by changing oral ...

A new health initiative brings blood pressure tools to Brockton’s public library, helping residents track their numbers.

Many people view high blood pressure as a potential issue when you get older. But new research shows that many younger adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure were unaware of their health status.