If you suddenly have symptoms of low blood pressure—fainting, fatigue, blurred vision, and breathlessness—make sure to lie ...

Studies show walking is an easy and effective way to prevent and manage blood pressure, and can reduce your risk of ...

Plus, research suggests that taking 500 to 1,000 milligrams of magnesium supplements per day can help lower systolic blood pressure by as much as 2.7 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) to 5.6 mm Hg, and ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a normal blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).This includes a systolic pressure reading (the ...

The medical term for low blood pressure is hypotension.If you have hypotension, your systolic pressure measurement is under 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and your diastolic number is under 60 ...

A Johns Hopkins study reveals slight arm-position changes during blood pressure tests can falsely elevate readings.

Highlights. High blood pressure is now defined as readings of 130 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and higher for the systolic BP measurement, or readings of 80 and higher for the diastolic measurement.

Having high blood pressure can increase a person's risk of stroke. Readings of 180/120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) are dangerous and require urgent medical attention. Learn more here.

So you think your blood pressure is normal? Think again. The latest iteration of an “ideal” blood pressure — a level of 120 millimeters of mercury for systolic pressure, the top number ...

If the top blood pressure reading is significantly different in both arms, it might be a sign of future heart trouble. That’s why doctors should measure in both arms at checkups, a new study has ...