You can check your blood pressure at home with or without using a digital monitor. Here are the steps you need to measure ...
180 or higher 120 or higher Blood pressure guidelines for men and women over 65 The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) currently recommend that men and ...
Dr. Holmstedt: Absolutely. By lowering the blood pressure, you can reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke substantially. In fact, high blood pressure is the number one risk factor for ...
High blood pressure and obesity often go hand in hand, and the American Heart Association points out that obesity can raise your risk for heart disease. However, research isn’t clear on whether ...
Experiencing microaggressions based on gender and race while receiving care during pregnancy and delivery may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum, new research suggests.