High blood pressure is often called a silent killer, and many people don't even know they have it. Sentara Health is ...

February is American Heart Month. First Coast News shares the remarkable story of John Perkner, a basketball enthusiast whose ...

Numerous studies have shown that exercise lowers blood pressure, but the 2021 research suggests that "maintaining physical ...

Healthcare professionals measure blood pressure readings in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A normal reading is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and 80 mm Hg diastolic, which doctors write as “less ...

The below chart from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital outlines the normal range of beats per minute for resting heart rate, based on age. Target heart rate refers to a range of heart beats per ...

Healthcare providers consider normal blood pressure to be less than or equal to 120/80 mm Hg. Blood pressure that is 90/60 mm Hg or lower is considered low. The chart below illustrates the average ...

A research study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions conference in Philadelphia suggested that millions of people with normal blood pressure were "misclassified" as ...

High blood pressure silently affects millions worldwide, often showing no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Medical experts warn that this stealthy condition poses a grave threat to ...

Research is unclear on whether apple cider vinegar can help lower blood pressure. Your healthcare team can best advise you on using any natural remedies or alternative treatments. Apple cider ...

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 ...

A pregnant person with gestational diabetes can develop complications such as high blood pressure (preeclampsia) or type 2 diabetes. You may also require cesarean delivery, commonly referred to as ...