Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.

Normal blood pressure is in a healthy range. Elevated blood pressure indicates a risk of developing hypertension. Stage 1 hypertension may require lifestyle changes and possibly medication.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a normal blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).This includes a systolic pressure reading (the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does ...

Q: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this mean ...

Keep an eye on your blood pressure from the comfort of your ... lower-than-normal blood pressure can also be detected through home monitoring. This chart from the American Heart Association ...

High blood pressure is a common sign of aging. In 2017, the national guidelines for high blood pressure changed. Find out more about what they are and how they might affect you.

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 ...