Being active helps too. Regular exercise can lower blood pressure and keep your heart strong. Limiting alcohol and avoiding ...

One major cause of high systolic blood pressure is eating too much salt. Salt contains sodium, and when there is too much sodium in the blood, the body holds onto more water. This increases the volume ...

"Is a blood pressure of 130/70 anything to worry about?" It's a good question, and one doctors didn't regularly field until the Joint National Committee of the American Heart Association announced its ...

If your systolic blood pressure — the top number of your blood pressure reading — consistently edges above normal, new research from the University of Michigan suggests you're at an increased risk for ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Does Ozempic® Lower Blood Pressure? Key Takeaways: Ozempic® may lower ...

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 this ...

Preeclampsia blood pressure range involves a systolic reading of at least 140 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or a diastolic reading of at least 90 mm Hg. A person must manifest this on two occasions ...

A simple fingertip pose, demonstrated by Dr. Gerry H. Tan, offers a zero-cost method to calm the nervous system and reduce ...

Cigarette smoking exposes you to nicotine and other chemicals that can increase your blood pressure and lead to hypertension. Learn why and what happens if you quit.

An oral 11‐beta hydroxylase inhibitor administered during the evening reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure for ...