Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Blood pressure is the amount of pressure that your blood exerts on the blood vessels in your body. As your heart beats, it contracts and relaxes, pushing ...

High blood pressure is the top risk factor for disability, dementia, and early death worldwide... and knowing your numbers can impact both your health and your life insurance. In the U.S., almost half ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

Millions of Americans may be getting incorrect blood pressure readings at home simply because the cuff on their monitor doesn ...