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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...