Dec 24, 2025 · Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems. Learn more about what your numbers mean.

Jun 13, 2024 · Sometimes, low blood pressure can be life-threatening. The causes of low blood pressure include dehydration and other serious medical conditions. It's important to find out what's causing low …

Feb 28, 2024 · Blood pressure also can be affected by a sudden change in weather patterns, such as a weather front or a storm. The body, including the blood vessels, might react to sudden changes in …

Aug 18, 2023 · Checking your pulse pressure may help your care team predict your risk of heart and blood vessel events, such as heart attacks and strokes. A pulse pressure greater than 60 is a risk …

Feb 29, 2024 · Hypertension means high blood pressure. A blood pressure measurement includes two numbers. Those numbers are the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure. Because …

Jul 23, 2024 · If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if you need to take medicine to treat it. But lifestyle changes play a vital role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood pressure with …

Mar 19, 2025 · To manage your blood pressure both before and after menopause, focus on a healthy lifestyle: Maintain a healthy weight. Eat heart-healthy foods. Choose whole grains, fruits, and …

Jul 23, 2024 · Checking blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure, called hypertension. The American Heart Association (AHA) and other organizations recommend …

Apr 12, 2024 · Public blood pressure kiosk machines, such as those found in pharmacies, may provide helpful information about your blood pressure. But public blood pressure machines can have …

Feb 25, 2025 · Using a blood pressure cuff that's too large or too small can give you blood pressure readings that are not accurate. Your healthcare team should have several sizes of cuffs to ensure an …