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.

To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Blood pressure is the amount of pressure that your blood exerts on the blood vessels in your body. As your heart beats, it contracts and relaxes, pushing ...

"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 ...

Taking blood pressure medication before bedtime significantly reduces nighttime blood pressure without adverse effects.

Hypertension is sometimes referred to as the "silent killer" because it usually does not exhibit any symptoms until it leads ...

High blood pressure can have many damaging effects on your heart and body. The good news is that it can be effectively ...

Walking is an effective way to lower blood pressure and improve overall health. Studies show that over time, people who walk for exercise improve their systolic blood pressure (the top number ...

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. These are the steps you need to take to reduce your risk.

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 ...

"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 ...