February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and the risks associated with hypertension. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension affects millions of older ...

Blood pressure might not be something you think about every day, but for seniors, keeping track of it can be a lifesaver.

Bellevue College has launched a new program in collaboration with the American Heart Association designed to increase high ...

High blood pressure, often referred to as the "silent killer", frequently has no symptoms, allowing it to go undetected.

The benefits of tight blood pressure control outweigh the risks, clinical trial data show. Seniors benefitted from keeping ...

One expert maintains that the blood pressure reading you get at the doctor’s office is far from a complete picture of your ...

I am Angelina Davis, manager of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab at United Hospital Center, and I am here to help you to know your numbers when it comes to cholesterol and blood pressure. 1).

High blood pressure is often called a silent killer, and many people don't even know they have it. Sentara Health is encouraging everyone to check their numbers.

For example, getting your ... An ideal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg, and anything above 130/80 mm Hg is considered high blood pressure. A cholesterol or lipid panel pulls up four numbers ...

Readings contain two numbers: systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. What Is Blood Pressure? Diastolic Pressure Diastolic pressure is the lower/bottom number in your blood pressure reading. It's ...