Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first number is called systolic. It shows the pressure in your arteries when ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in our county. Understanding your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers is crucial to having a healthier heart. Emmanuel ...

Monitoring blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health and preventing cardiovascular complications. Blood pressure is expressed in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and consists of two key ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Is a blood pressure of 130/70 anything to worry about?" It's a good question, and one doctors didn't regularly field until the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.

Blood pressure readings are more than just numbers on a medical chart – they’re vital indicators of health that can impact entire families. Understanding and sharing these numbers with loved ones ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, remains one of the most significant yet often unnoticed threats to Americans’ health, according to Dr. Zubair Ahmed, a cardiologist at Washington Regional ...

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 ...

Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up—or more than 122 million people—have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. And ...

Generally, cardiologists will recommend medication (or at least discuss the option) if you have stage 1 hypertension (130–139 ...

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 ...