To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...

To control high blood pressure, experts recommend home blood pressure monitoring, regular exercise, and diet adjustments.

The top number is called systolic pressure. It shows how hard your heart pushes blood through your arteries when it beats.

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — February is American Heart Month, and knowing your blood pressure is a big part of staying healthy. Blood pressure tells a doctor how well your heart is pumping blood ...

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 ...

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 ...

This study sought to examine the lay reasoning behind the interpretation of home BP readings and the communication of the practice of home monitoring to the doctor, among people who had instigated the ...

A new Apple Watch feature passively analyzes optical heart sensor data during waking hours to flag 'possible hypertension' ...

Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. And if you're among them, you'll want to keep tabs on your blood pressure at home, which can require some precise timing. It's important to ...

High blood pressure during pregnancy is common, but it doesn’t always mean preeclampsia. It may appear early, late, or even ...