The new guidelines also emphasize the fact that diet can have a major impact on blood pressure. They recommend that all ...

Lowering systolic blood pressure is linked to a similar reduction in the risk for major cardiovascular events in people with ...

Your doctor reviews the vital signs that the nurse recorded earlier in the appointment. “Hmm, your systolic reading is high,” she says. Your blood pressure consists of two separate numbers: your ...

Blood pressure readings are a standard part of even the most basic health checks. Now some researchers are suggesting that clinicians should change how they view diastolic blood pressure readings.

A large study from clinicians at Kaiser Permanente has concluded that both the upper and lower values of blood pressure readings (systolic and diastolic blood pressure) are associated with the risk of ...

Diastolic blood pressure - the lower of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading - is highly likely to cause neurotic personality trait, finds research published in the open access journal General ...

Background Intensive blood pressure (BP) control <130/80 mm Hg could bring additional benefits for cardiovascular disease ...

Popular herbs and supplements for high blood pressure include teas, omega-3s, and garlic. Here’s how to lower blood pressure naturally.

Caffeine in coffee, tea, chocolate, colas, and energy drinks can cause blood pressure to temporarily rise. Learn how much and if you should be concerned.