Normal BP is typically less than 120/80 mm Hg. Both high (hypertension) and low (hypotension) pressure can cause health issues. Knowing your numbers, risks and symptoms helps protect your heart and ...

Be honest, when was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? No, really? The health marker is something many of us gloss over, and it's easy to skim through the years completely unaware of ...

Checking up on blood pressure is easier than ever with at-home monitors and drugstore blood pressure cuffs that are widely available. And, it’s a valuable tool for people to be able to monitor their ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

Boston, MA - High-normal blood pressure (BP) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); further studies are needed to determine whether lowering this parameter will reduce ...