Even short, 5-minute walks can boost heart health. Breaking up long sitting periods with brief strolls improves circulation, ...

“Sleep apnea is a common condition where breathing stops and starts many times during sleep,” says Corteville. He explains that these drops in oxygen put stress on the heart and blood vessels, ...

The new guidelines encourage patients to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption entirely, compared with the old guidelines. For people who do want to drink alcohol, the new guidelines recommend that ...

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This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

Share on Pinterest New blood pressure guidelines from the AHA recommend starting treatment earlier and abstaining from alcohol. Maskot/Getty Images New blood pressure guidelines from the American ...

Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...

The new guidelines, updated for the first time since 2017, lower the threshold for hypertension treatment and offer a more ...

Results from a large trial suggest baxdrostat could provide a new option for people whose blood pressure remains high despite standard treatment.