A recent study reveals that a specific type of exercise can be as effective as medication in controlling hypertension, ...

Blood pressure is an important indicator of health, and monitoring it at home can help you control it. Also be aware of many things that raise blood pressure.

So, taking all of that into account, the best time to take your blood pressure for most people will be in the morning — more ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is relatively common in older adults, but it can lead to serious complications if left ...

Some blood pressure medications are not the best choice anymore, either due to their side effects or limited effectiveness.

UB research finds a new way to identify postpartum women who face an elevated risk for hypertension but are overlooked by ...

Hypertension, or chronically high blood pressure, is a double whammy for the brain — making it harder for oxygen and nutrients to get into the brain and more difficult for the brain to get rid of ...

Many other common errors can affect blood pressure measurement. One crucial mistake is using the wrong-size cuff. One that is ...

During his ICU admission, doctors discovered his blood pressure had skyrocketed to 230, a dangerously high level.

High blood pressure, diabetes and stroke rates are higher in coastal or lakefront areas with greater concentrations of ...

An updated Fitbit patent filing adds detail to the company's concept of a blood pressure wearable that uses someone's finger ...

This FDA-approved device is meant to give you foolproof blood pressure readings.