(Reuters) - Tighter blood pressure guidelines from U.S. heart organizations mean millions more people need to make lifestyle changes, or start taking medication, in order to avoid cardiovascular ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Blood pressure plays a critical role in overall well-being, serving as a key indicator of heart health. This measurement reflects the force of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries, ...

You may already know that salt isn't good for your blood pressure, but did you know that cutting it out of your diet for even one week can significantly lower your blood pressure?

I just had my yearly physical, and my blood pressure has moved into the upper range of normal. This idea that it may be increasing is worrying me. I prefer not to take medications, so I want to get ...

Blood pressure guidelines vary from country to country, but new insights from Korea reinforce a universal systolic blood pressure target that most effectively lowers early death risk.

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Fish oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.Studies on fish oil supplements and blood pressure, however, are mixed.Some ...

The impact of caffeine on blood pressure from coffee (and cola, energy drinks and chocolate) varies. Research reviews report ...