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

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, ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) can be caused by a variety of factors, including your lifestyle, medical conditions, ...

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 ...

A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that women have a lower “normal” blood pressure range compared to men. The findings were published today in the peer-reviewed journal ...

High blood pressure is serious and should be taken as such—but, of course, the stress that comes from worrying about your hypertension can actually make it worse, creating a vicious cycle. So, how do ...

Exercise may be as good or better than a medication for reducing high blood pressure, experts say. Specific types of exercise, such as jogging, weight lifting, and yoga, work best for certain groups.

Using a blood pressure chart by age can help you interpret your results to see how they compare to the normal ranges across groups and within your own age cohort. Monitoring your blood pressure (BP) ...