Digital blood pressure monitors allow people to check their systolic and diastolic numbers at home. You can't actually feel your blood pressure, but it's one of the body's most important indicators of ...

Acoustic stimulation paired with ultrasound imaging reveals resonance properties of an artery. (A) Device placement to measure blood pressure in the carotid artery. (B) Illustration of device ...

One major cause of high systolic blood pressure is eating too much salt. Salt contains sodium, and when there is too much ...

Blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of heart health. While it can vary slightly over time, the concept of a “normal” value for each age group should be treated with caution.

Discover how something as simple as mindful breathing can significantly impact your cardiovascular health and potentially reduce your reliance on medication. The connection between how we breathe and ...

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends ...

The new guidelines, updated for the first time since 2017, lower the threshold for hypertension treatment and offer a more personalized approach.