Nearly 50 million Americans have high blood pressure. Older women are particularly likely to develop high blood pressure. More than half of all women over age 60 have it. Others who are at a high risk ...

BARBARA, LIKE MANY WOMEN, WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE WITHOUT EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS. I REALLY DID NOT HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS THAT I THINK THAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

A new study suggests that taking medications to manage high blood pressure, known as antihypertensives, could reduce the risk of dementia in older adults. This finding offers hope for maintaining ...

Magnesium may reduce blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and counteracting damage to them. However, research is conflicting on how much it can reduce blood pressure, and the ideal form and ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, making regular monitoring of blood pressure and cholesterol ... Women aged 21 and older should have a Pap smear every three years.

A study from University of Iowa researchers investigates the impact of low-dose aspirin on blood pressure in older adults. Previous research has shown that high-dose aspirin — especially when used ...

Blood Sugar Chart outlines blood sugar values in mg/dl based on different types of tests, including fasting sugar, post-meal (postprandial) levels, and Glucose tolerance test (GTT) It provides ...

Medicare does not usually cover the cost of a blood pressure monitor for use at home. However, it may cover ambulatory blood pressure monitoring or a blood pressure monitor for people who are ...

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in both young and elderly persons; therefore, good blood pressure control is at the center of improved cardiovascular health.