Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for ...

Experiencing microaggressions based on gender and race while receiving care during pregnancy and delivery may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum, new research suggests.

As prevalence of CVDs continues to increase, the AHA and AMA have developed the Target BP initiative to improve blood ...

Breathing exercises help lower blood pressure by slowing down your breathing and stimulating the vagus nerve, which controls ...

Regular exercise strengthens the heart muscle and makes the body more efficient at pulling oxygen out of the blood. It also ...

Shoveling snow, a vigorous activity, can get dangerous for adults ages 45 and older or those with heart conditions. Here's how to keep safe.

a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. People who recently gave birth can be at an elevated risk of developing high blood pressure, or postpartum hypertension. Although rare ...

Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other industrialized nations that spend less on health care.

Is any amount of alcohol good for you? Experts share what it does to key parts of your body and aspects of your health.

Here’s how to make sure you’re not turning your nutrient-rich meal into one that’s not so healthy, according to registered ...

Applications are open now for the AARP Purpose Prize, which honors people 50 and older who tap into life experience to build ...