Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Is a blood pressure of 130/70 anything to worry about?" It's a good question, and one doctors didn't regularly field until the ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Systolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart contracts, with normal readings less than 120 mmHg.  Diastolic pressure measures arterial ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Medical assistant Sarai Vences takes the blood pressure of patient Eloy Herrera at the Central Health East Austin Specialty Clinic ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — February is American Heart Month, and knowing your blood pressure is a big part of staying healthy. Blood pressure tells a doctor how well your heart is pumping blood ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Do you know your numbers? May is American Stroke Month and even if you work out regularly or eat the right foods, it all comes down to how well you know your blood pressure ...

Blood pressure readings are more than just numbers on a medical chart – they’re vital indicators of health that can impact entire families. Understanding and sharing these numbers with loved ones ...

Blood pressure is an important indicator of overall health. Yet nearly half of the U.S. population is living with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Eating certain foods can help lower ...

About 1 in 3, or almost 1.4 million, Minnesotans report having high blood pressure, according to the health department.

Do you understand your blood pressure numbers? The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology came up with new recommendations that encourage doctors and patients to be more ...