Bedford Public Health Nurse Jackie Barmashi has some information and resources in honor of American Heart Month.

Even small increases in daily movement can have a significant impact on heart health. For example, studies show that regular ...

As part of National Heart Health Awareness Month, healthcare providers are focusing on reducing heart attack risks at job ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD Hypertension (high blood pressure) can damage your heart and blood vessels and ...

Dr. Jeremy Wigginton, Chief Medical Officer at Capital Blue Cross, stresses the necessity of annual blood pressure checks, ...

According to the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, the current guidelines for elevated blood pressure is now 130/80.

Doctors may need to prescribe medication to patients with slightly elevated blood pressure if lifestyle changes alone do not bring their levels down within six months, according to new guidance from ...

The AHA’s Target BP initiative is a movement to increase blood pressure control among adults living with hypertension in the United States.

"In contrast to prevailing beliefs, our finding suggests that the impact of a noisy public space on BP readings is small and ...

Don’t worry if someone’s checking your blood pressure in a loud public place.The reading they get is apt to be just a ...

Learn what blood pressure numbers mean, discover proven ways to maintain healthy levels, and understand when to seek medical ...

Keeping your blood pressure in check isn't just about ... CEO of the American Council on Exercise. The American Heart Association,American Council on Exercise, and many other expert groups ...