Checking up on blood pressure is easier than ever with at-home monitors and drugstore blood pressure cuffs that are widely available. And, it’s a valuable tool for people to be able to monitor their ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My doctor recently retired, my new one is very concerned about my systolic blood pressure, which was 150. I made quarterly visits to my old doctor, who never had a comment about my ...

Blood pressure plays a critical role in overall well-being, serving as a key indicator of heart health. This measurement reflects the force of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries, ...

Experts say that after age 60, aiming for the classic 120/80 blood pressure reading may not be ideal — stability matters more ...

Normal blood pressure for adult women is less than 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure may increase with age due to less flexible blood vessels. Exercise and a heart-healthy diet support normal blood pressure ...

The American Heart Association and the American the College of Cardiology in 2025 issued guidelines to help reduce ...

Cardiologists say women can make a meaningful difference in blood pressure by targeting a number of lifestyle habits. Here’s what matters most.

First of all, what is heart disease, exactly? As cardiologist Dr. Mary Branch, MD says, it’s a constellation of problems. “The heart is like a house,” she says. “It contains two floors, two sides, ...

Over the last few years, virtual health visits have become commonplace. And the serious realities the pandemic displayed encouraged people to take a more proactive approach to their health. From ...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in adults but now sounds alarming as the rates ...