Blood pressure is the measurement of the force of an individual's blood pushing against the walls of their arteries as it is traveling through them. These measurements are important to an ...

High blood pressure can put you at risk of stroke, heart attack and other health problems. As WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor ...

Possible causes of low blood pressure, or hypotension, range from dehydration to a heart condition. Drinking more water may help, but some people will need medication. Changing dietary habits may ...

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Flying with unmanaged high blood pressure may carry additional risk. You can manage your blood pressure before your trip to limit your chances of developing complications. For many people ...

If you have high blood pressure, medication may be an important part of the plan to keep you healthy. Also called antihypertensive medicines, these drugs can't cure high blood pressure but can ...

February is American Heart Month, and doctors urge people to monitor blood pressure and cholesterol, as both can lead to heart disease without noticeable symptoms.

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February is American Heart Month and a good time to raise awareness about heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death.