Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.

Doctors usually focus on a person's average blood pressure, but research increasingly shows that how much blood pressure ...

Doctors usually focus on a person's average blood pressure, but research increasingly shows that how much blood pressure fluctuates from moment to moment is just as important. Excessive short-term ...

Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...

Blood pressure readings slightly above normal may seem harmless, but expert says maintaining 120/80 mmHg, monitored at home, is crucial for reducing heart attacks, strokes, and long-term ...

People need to understand that their blood pressure will not reach normal levels through simple table salt avoidance.

While it's true your blood pressure goes up during strength training, lifting weights can still be beneficial if you know how ...

And more than 60 percent of U.S. adults with uncontrolled blood pressure aren’t taking medication for the chronic condition ...