If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing your blood pressure at home.

The number doctors use to demarcate high blood pressure keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to ...

Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...

Q: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we are in our mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say their doctors think it's a good way to get ahead of potential ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology issued their first new set of guidelines to help minimize ...

A new analysis of hypertension guidelines suggests some older adults — mostly women — with slightly high blood pressure could safely hold off on medications if they’re in good health.

Many people feel reassured after a routine health check-up when their blood pressure reading appears normal. It often creates ...

Mild elevations in blood pressure considered to be in the upper range of normal during young adulthood can lead to subclinical heart damage by middle age -- a condition that sets the stage for ...

Scientists have discovered a group of brainstem cells that help keep blood pressure stable as the body moves through daily activities.

Drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day may help manage high blood pressure that stems from dehydration. However, it's not a perfect treatment on its own.