To raise crucial awareness, Fiona Loud, policy director at Kidney Care UK, has highlighted three common kidney problems ...

High Blood Pressure Has the Biggest Impact on Brain Health as We Age When assessing the 17 modifiable risk factors, high blood pressure (hypertension) emerged as the one with the biggest impact.

If you take a type of blood pressure medicine called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), a new study suggests you might face a ...

Here’s a quick refresher: the systolic pressure (the top number) is the force of your blood when your heart is actively ...

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Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up—or more than 122 million people—have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 ...

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 levels for women vary slightly by age. Factors like hormonal changes, lifestyle, and family history can influence blood pressure levels.

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.

Low blood pressure, called hypotension, is when your blood pressure reading is lower than 90/60 mm Hg. A normal blood pressure range is considered under 120/80 mm Hg for most healthy adults.