Every time you visit your doctor, one of the first things they do is take your blood pressure. Blood pressure is a crucial part of cardiovascular health and is one of the best ways for doctors to ...

Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you’re not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...

Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk of heart-related death by about 26% among people 80 or older, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Adobe ...

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and the risks associated with hypertension. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension affects millions of older ...

For many older adults, staying healthy starts with staying connected. The Intercultural Senior Center has a new resource to ...

Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says. Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk of heart-related death ...