Last year, a study highlighted that your doctor's office might be taking your blood pressure wrong. The current best practice ...

Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the short term, a small amount of alcohol may not affect your blood pressure, but a large amount can raise ...

About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, a major risk for heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, even dementia.

For people with high blood pressure, monitoring blood pressure accurately is important. Learn about choosing a device, self-monitoring steps and best timing and frequency practices.

I was recently prescribed high blood pressure medication. My routine was to take the pills before bed, but I’m finding when I ...