For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your monitor's directions.

To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...

Your systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure describe the pressure on your arteries at different points in your ...

However, there are times that treatment decisions are based on wide BP variation and/or wide pulse pressure (a large difference between systolic and diastolic BP). Discourage patients from measuring ...

By Shimona Patel: Keeping track of your blood pressure at home can be a practical way to manage your health, especially for those dealing with high blood pressure or diagnosed hypertension. It offers ...

If your doctor has diagnosed you with high blood pressure, what should you know? Tom Miller, MD, explains why hypertension is often called the "silent killer." Learn how high blood pressure is ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. Dan writes, "My doctor wants me to check my blood pressure ...

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 ...