A new study highlights the importance of proper arm positioning during blood pressure measurement to avoid inaccurate readings and potential misdiagnosis of hypertension. Researchers found that ...

The county’s Love Your Heart campaign is celebrating 14 years of spreading awareness about the silent dangers of heart disease. San Diegans are invited to get a free blood pressure screening at ...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can ...

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. Here are some common questions you may have about blood ...

Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, occurs when blood flows through your blood vessels at pressures that are lower than normal. Low blood pressure is primarily a concern if it produces ...

Platelet counts may fluctuate due to natural vascular aging, changes in bone marrow tissue, and altered blood plasma makeup. Platelets, or thrombocytes, are colorless fragments of larger cells ...

These brain benefits persisted years after seniors stopped such tight blood pressure ... of intensive treatment,” the researchers concluded. Current blood pressure guidelines put normal blood pressure ...

How do I know if my blood pressure is normal? ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton shares how to properly check your blood pressure, as well as tips for controlling it. Up Next in news ...

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is one of the few reversible causes of dementia in older adults and accounts for approximately 6% of all dementias. The cardinal sign of NPH is a hypokinetic ...

He still takes medicine but at lower doses, his blood pressure normal for the first time in years. “I’m thrilled.” About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, a major risk for heart attacks, ...

If your blood pressure has been consistently higher than normal for a week or more, let your healthcare provider know. They may want to see the numbers or set an appointment to examine you further.