Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke, affecting nearly half of U.S. adults. Even small improvements in blood pressure numbers can make a real difference ...

To lower your blood pressure naturally, without medication, try exercising regularly, eating healthy, and reducing stress levels.

Those who snoozed more than 30 to 60 minutes during the day were 19 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, researchers revealed at the American Society of Hypertension’s annual meeting.

Cold weather can increase blood pressure by causing blood vessels to constrict. Hypertensive patients must follow lifestyle ...

New recommendations from the American Heart Association aim for early treatment, including lifestyle changes and medications, once systolic blood pressure rises above 130/80 mm Hg, which stands for ...