Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke, affecting nearly half of U.S. adults. Even small improvements in blood pressure numbers can make a real difference ...

Health experts reveal simple, natural techniques that can lower blood pressure quickly — without medication or side effects.

It often starts quietly. A slight pounding in your chest. A little breathlessness on a short walk. Maybe a visit to the doctor reveals numbers that are higher than they should be. High blood pressure, ...

The American Heart Association just released new guidelines for blood pressure management. The organization looks at several areas of health to address blood pressure. Doctors stress the importance of ...

You feel your blood pressure spiking during a stressful moment and need immediate relief. Instead of waiting for medication to kick in, there’s a specific point on your foot that can help lower your ...

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend limiting alcohol intake to two drinks per day for men and one for women to combat high blood ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

Here’s a shot worth taking. New research suggests that drinking a small amount of a certain nutrient-packed vegetable juice twice daily may help lower blood pressure in older adults — no medications ...

It’s easy for the heart rate to rise quickly due to exercise, stress, anxiety, seeing the person you like or even hot weather. Getting your pulse to come down in the moment can be more challenging, ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. A study in rural China demonstrating the power ...

“ Cardiovascular exercises that get your heart pumping,” like running, walking, biking, and swimming, can help lower ...