However, guidelines for blood pressure targets in older adults differ among medical organizations, especially when they have ...

Elevated blood pressure is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Numerous clinical practice guidelines ...

The findings were clear: intensive blood pressure treatment can significantly reduce the risk of strokes in older adults. On ...

The findings suggest that specific medications may play a crucial role in preventing dementia. A study conducted by ...

Share on Pinterest Fluctuating blood pressure in older men — particularly older Black men — is tied to a heightened risk of cognitive decline. Image credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Images.

Some research indicates that apple cider vinegar may play a small role in helping to lower blood pressure, but many studies are older, involve animals or rodents, and have limitations baked into ...

Traditionally, doctors have paid attention to two types of blood pressure readings: systolic pressure, measured when the ...

People should try to meditate for around 45 minutes every day to cut stress-related high blood pressure, say new guidelines. Other tips from the International Society of Hypertension include ...

The diastolic number is the pressure in blood vessels between beats, when the heart is at rest. The graphs on this page have been updated to reflect the most recent guidelines from the American ...

Impairment in cardiac baroreflex sensitivity, which helps regulate blood pressure, is associated with an increased risk for dementia and mortality in older adults not taking antihypertensive ...