WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Millions of Americans are living with high blood pressure and don’t know it. Recently, the American Heart Association released new guidelines on high blood pressure readings, ...

Blood pressure is a fundamental data point when evaluating risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how these readings are taken can skew the results. Imagine ...

Blood pressure serves as the body’s vital barometer, quietly measuring the intricate balance of cardiovascular health every moment of every day. Medical research reveals that nearly half of American ...

A huge new study has mapped exactly how much each medication, alone or in combos, lowers blood pressure, and offers doctors an online tool to guide treatment. There are lots of different medications ...

Good news for the millions managing high blood pressure: Researchers at the University of Exeter found that this nitrate-rich drink may help relax blood vessels and improve circulation. Roxana Ehsani, ...

A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results ...

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 1961: Joe Pilates, Inventor, physical fitness guru and founder of the Pilates exercise method instructs a client on the Cadillac and works her through an exercise routine in his 8th ...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known to have a direct impact on heart attack and stroke risk — but a new study has revealed its surprising link to brain health. In a large, randomized trial, ...

There are a lot of things in life that can influence your blood pressure, including how often you work out and how much stress you’re under. But some new research suggests that you might be able to ...