Feb 28, 2024 · Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems. Learn more about what your numbers mean.

Apr 25, 2024 · Both the top and bottom numbers in blood pressure readings hold clues about your health. But if just the top number is high, it might be a concern.

Feb 28, 2024 · Blood pressure also can be affected by a sudden change in weather patterns, such as a weather front or a storm. The body, including the blood vessels, might react to sudden changes in …

Feb 26, 2025 · Too little vitamin D is bad for the bones, but what about the heart? Learn how a low vitamin D level may affect blood pressure.

May 22, 2024 · Does blood pressure have a daily pattern? I've noticed that my blood pressure is always lower in the morning than in the afternoon.

Jun 19, 2024 · A sudden rise in blood pressure over 180/120 mm Hg is considered a medical emergency, or crisis. It can lead to a stroke. Know the symptoms.

Jul 23, 2024 · Checking blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure, called hypertension. The American Heart Association (AHA) and other organizations recommend …

Jun 13, 2024 · Sometimes, low blood pressure can be life-threatening. The causes of low blood pressure include dehydration and other serious medical conditions. It's important to find out what's causing low …

Jul 23, 2024 · If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if you need to take medicine to treat it. But lifestyle changes play a vital role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood pressure with …

Mar 25, 2025 · Central-acting agents are medicines that slow the heartbeat and lower blood pressure. They block the signals from the brain to the nervous system that narrow blood vessels and make the …