New data suggests that individuals with diabetes and heart disease may benefit from having blood pressure that’s slightly higher than what’s considered normal for healthy Americans.

A new report commissioned by the CDC advises policymakers to institute prevention programs and dedicate funds to combat high blood pressure.

A study appearing in the February issue of the Archives of Neurology has found that hypertension may help predict the progression of dementia in older adults with impaired executive functions including a loss of the ability to organize thoughts and make decisions.

New research suggests that playing soccer has many health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and improving overall cardiovascular health.

A new study has found that a diet low in carbohydrates is helpful in both weight loss and lowering blood pressure.

While many parents insist that raising kids is stressful, a new study has found that parenthood actually helps to keep blood pressure in check, particularly for women.

Researchers involved in a large-scale study of women’s health issues say keeping blood pressure in check is critical to reducing the risk of various health conditions, including dementia.

While calcium is known to strengthen bones and lower cholesterol levels in post-menopausal women, a new study has found it may not provide the same health benefits for men.

Blood with large plaques is prone to forming clots more readily than blood with average-size plaques, but the larger plaques are less likely to rupture and create obstructions. A study on these findings was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

For the first time ever, researchers say they’ve established a link between a gene and stress-induced blood pressure changes in both animals and humans.