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 ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects roughly half of Americans, depending on one’s definition of hypertension.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. Timely treatment of a hypertensive emergency has the potential to reduce ...

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), methotrexate significantly reduces systolic blood pressure (SBP), according to a study.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of all U.S. adults, yet many remain unaware. Understanding your blood pressure numbers and monitoring them regularly is crucial for heart ...

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, which is the #1 preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke and heart failure, as ...

In August 2025, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new guidelines on prevention ...

There are many reasons why systolic blood pressure can rise. One major factor is aging. As we get older, our arteries ...