Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MD Key Takeaways Many blood pressure medications work better when taken at night ...

Your pulse and blood pressure work together as vital indicators of heart health, though they measure different things. While blood pressure shows how forcefully blood pushes against artery walls, your ...

If you're living with high blood pressure, taking your medication at a specific time of day may be second nature to you. And that's a good thing! When it comes to managing high blood pressure, the ...

Can you recall a doctor’s appointment during which your blood pressure wasn’t taken? Probably not. It’s a vital sign—along with heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature—that reflects how well ...

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. "High blood pressure (also called hypertension) puts you at ...

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Want to reel in your high blood pressure? A new study suggests it might be so easy, you could do it in your sleep.

Some studies suggest melatonin may have a positive effect on blood pressure, but evidence is mixed, and more research is ...

The American Heart Association just released new guidelines for blood pressure management. The organization looks at several areas of health to address blood pressure. Doctors stress the importance of ...

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...

A new meta-analysis shows that stopping regular workouts—even for a few weeks—can quickly undo key cardiovascular benefits, ...

Going to the bed at the same time every night could help regulate blood pressure, a small proof-of-concept study suggests.