Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you're not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and the risks associated with hypertension. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension affects millions of older ...

THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping your blood pressure in check is important for more than just heart health -- it can also keep your brain sharp as you age. A new study published Dec ...

BOSTON - Eighty percent of older adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure but a new study finds that taking more steps a day could be an easy and cost-free way to control the condition. Researchers ...

Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says. Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk of heart-related death ...

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 ...

Seniors whose blood pressure fluctuates are more likely to have a decline in memory and thinking skills The highest fluctuation was associated with nearly 3 years of brain aging THURSDAY, Dec. 12, ...