Blood pressure might not be something you think about every day, but for seniors, keeping track of it can be a lifesaver.

Older adults who were 75 and older, frail or taking multiple medications (polypharmacy) had greater net benefits from efforts to lower systolic blood pressure compared to those aged 65 to 74. However, ...

Results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) have supported lower blood pressure targets among ...

When Mayo Clinic researchers began studying vitamin D's effects on older adults' blood pressure, they didn't anticipate the ...

Over time, high diastolic pressure can lead to systolic hypertension and increase the risk of heart disease, especially with age. Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure ...

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and the risks associated with hypertension. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension affects millions of older ...

Blood pressure also declines with age, and some people have naturally low blood pressure due to genetic factors. Some temporary causes, such as pregnancy, resolve on their own. Others may require ...

South Asian and East Asian adults living in the United Kingdom may have distinct trajectories to develop high blood pressure over their life course, according to new research published today in ...

Disparities in how high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks may develop among South Asian and East Asian adults in the ...

The American Heart Association recommends that anyone with high blood pressure (typically 130/80 mmHg or higher) should monitor their blood pressure at home. Regular monitoring helps your doctor ...