Usually, doctors focus on both systolic (the top number) and diastolic (the bottom number) when checking your blood pressure.

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk ...

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 ...

Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, a condition known as hypertension. It is the leading ...

Fruits that lower blood pressure include berries, bananas, watermelon, avocado, and more. They contain vitamins, minerals, ...

July 17 -- WEDNESDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly one in three Americans suffers from high blood pressure -- more than 73 million adults. But half of them -- women -- face unique challenges in ...

Dairy is recommended as part of a diet to lower blood pressure. But which cheeses you choose and how much you consume is ...

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 ...

For the first time in nearly a decade, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have rolled out new guidelines to help combat high blood pressure—and one of their biggest ...