Obesity causes hypertension. Hypertension causes cardiovascular disease. And cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of ...

NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, KEEPING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IN CHECK MAY BENEFIT YOU IN THE LONG RUN BY CUTTING YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA. NEARLY HALF OF AMERICAN ...

Let's be real, keeping your heart happy can feel like a full-time job sometimes. But cardiologists are pointing out that for ...

The winter season can affect blood pressure levels. A doctor shares tips for accurate home monitoring and lifestyle changes ...

Prevention is key, and adopting a regimen of no smoking, minimal alcohol, a healthy, reduced-salt diet, low stress levels and ...

Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three ...

Measuring blood glucose levels is critical for maintaining optimal health and identifying sudden changes. Test strips are a ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Blood pressure kits are now available for check-out at five Live Oak Public Libraries across three counties, the American Heart Association announced today in a press release.