Your blood pressure is one of the most critical indicators of your overall cardiovascular health, yet it is often overlooked until complications arise. The force exerted by circulating blood against ...

Bell County residents may now monitor their blood pressure for free at local libraries or at home, thanks to a donation of 45 ...

A scientific statement has been published by the AHA regarding the relationship between alcohol use and cardiovascular disease.

Taking your blood pressure accurately at home can be tricky. I learned this firsthand after my doctor told me to start doing ...

Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.

In short, the right frequency for checking your blood pressure at home depends on your health status, but doing it regularly ...

Plus, research suggests that taking 500 to 1,000 milligrams of magnesium supplements per day can help lower systolic blood pressure by as much as 2.7 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) to 5.6 mm Hg ...

Right now, the American Heart Association doesn't recommend using a finger or wrist blood pressure monitor. All three of the doctors we spoke with said people should avoid buying a blood pressure ...

High blood pressure is often referred to as “the silent killer.” Since it frequently has no symptoms, many people don’t know they have it. Five local libraries recently joined the American ...

It may also be connected to high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. Plus, bacteria that live in the mouth can cause an infection that may spread to the heart, potentially ...

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that all people who are diagnosed with high blood pressure monitor themselves at home. This helps to let healthcare professionals know if their ...