Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.

Recent study findings reinforce the importance of avoiding hypertension. One recent study revealed that people who maintained or reduced their BP to normal levels during middle age have the lowest ...

Normal blood pressure for adults is less than 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure can be caused by factors like diabetes, obesity, and smoking. Regular physical activity and a heart-healthy diet can help ...

High blood pressure earns its reputation as the “silent killer” by developing without obvious symptoms until it reaches potentially life-threatening levels. With nearly half of American adults living ...

Global rise in childhood hypertension linked to early heart changes. Experts call for routine screening and lifestyle action to protect young hearts.

Higher levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure decades later, according to a ...