Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, ...
Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for getting an accurate reading.
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BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...
According to the American Heart Association, there is no specific blood pressure reading that is too low. Low blood pressure in general is typically under 90/60 mm Hg. As long as an individual ...
First declared in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, American Heart Month continues to bring national attention to heart ...
About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, a major risk for heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, even dementia.
High blood pressure and obesity often go hand in hand, and the American Heart Association points out that obesity can raise your risk for heart disease. However, research isn’t clear on whether ...