Want to reel in your high blood pressure? A new study suggests it might be so easy, you could do it in your sleep.

Regular exercise can lower diastolic blood pressure by 5 to 6 points. Quitting smoking may reduce blood pressure and heart-related risks. Getting at least 7 hours of sleep per night can help lower ...

Can you recall a doctor’s appointment during which your blood pressure wasn’t taken? Probably not. It’s a vital sign—along with heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature—that reflects how well ...

"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 Joint National Committee of the American Heart Association announced its ...

You're sitting in your doctor's office, feeling perfectly fine. No chest pain. No dizziness. No cause for concern. Then your ...

A new study suggests that going to bed at the same time every night could lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.

Learn how vitamin D supplements may affect your blood pressure, who may benefit most, and how much to take safely—especially if you're low in vitamin D.

Walking regularly helps lower blood pressure by improving heart and vascular health. You don’t need 10,000 steps—benefits start as low as 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day. Consistent walks are more ...

Proper hydration is essential for keeping cells, tissues and organs functioning optimally. “Remember, we are mostly made of water, and so keeping up our water stores is crucial,” says Mohanakrishnan ...