A recent study published by JAMA Network Open found that follow-up home blood pressure telemonitoring could help patients with uncontrolled hypertension lower their blood pressure in the short term.

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

The downside is that stricter blood pressure control can lead to more side effects from medications, such as dizziness, falls ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is too high over time. High blood pressure is usually a symptomless condition. Fatigue is also ...

A 15-second stretch could trigger your body’s ‘rest and digest’ reflex and create a feeling of calm, a new study suggests. Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the ...

Managing stress is more than just a mental challenge. It is directly tied to your physical health, particularly your cardiovascular system. The relationship between stress and blood pressure has ...

Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure, is a 'silent killer', because it often presents itself with no symptoms, yet over time, can severely affect the heart, and even cause a stroke and heart attack.