Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

A new analysis of hypertension guidelines suggests some older adults — mostly women — with slightly high blood pressure could safely hold off on medications if they’re in good health.

Many people feel reassured after a routine health check-up when their blood pressure reading appears normal. It often creates ...

Drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day may help manage high blood pressure that stems from dehydration. However, it's not a perfect treatment on its own.

Women with blood-pressure levels in a range considered clinically normal during pregnancy, and who have no drop in blood pressure in the middle of pregnancy, face an increased risk of developing ...

Normal blood pressure for adult women is less than 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure may increase with age due to less flexible blood vessels. Exercise and a heart-healthy diet support normal blood pressure ...