"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Often referred to as a “silent killer,” about half of Americans have high blood pressure, per the American ...

High blood pressure is a surprisingly common condition, but it's also one that goes under the radar far too frequently. Also called hypertension, high blood pressure may affect almost half of all ...

Taking your blood pressure accurately at home can be tricky. I learned this firsthand after my doctor told me to start doing it. I began taking my blood pressure every morning after I worked out, and ...

Many people may be surprised to learn the proper procedure for taking a blood pressure reading—because of how different it is from what happens during their doctor’s appointments. Deviations from this ...

Doctors warn that hypertension is rising rapidly among younger Indians, while myths about symptoms, salt, and medication ...

When it comes to blood pressure, are you being misled and misread? One expert maintains that the blood pressure reading you get at the doctor’s office is far from a complete or completely accurate ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 89 and in good health. For six months, my systolic blood pressure was 113 mm Hg. Then, 10 days ago, it dropped to 88 mm Hg for a week. For today and the past week, it’s been ...

Is White Coat Syndrome Real? White coat syndrome (also called white coat hypertension) happens when your blood pressure goes up at the doctor’s office, but is normal when you’re at home. The name ...

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