For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your monitor's directions.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that all people who are diagnosed with high blood ...

Cardiovascular surgeon Dr London emphasises the importance of measuring blood pressure correctly. He suggests taking multiple ...

Research shows that high intakes of dietary magnesium, an essential mineral for our health, may help lower blood pressure.

Some foods affect blood pressure medicines. These include grapefruit, grapefruit juice, aged cheese, foods high in sodium or potassium, and licorice.

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...

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The American Heart Association just released new guidelines for blood pressure management. The organization looks at several areas of health to address blood pressure. Doctors stress the importance of ...

Hot summer days are great for spending time outside, but if you have high or low blood pressure, warmer weather can pose some risks to your health. Understanding how heat affects your body — and ...

To lower your blood pressure naturally, without medication, try exercising regularly, eating healthy, and reducing stress ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood uses to push through your arteries. When it’s high, it ...