Bananas contain potassium, an essential mineral which can lower blood pressure. Potassium does this by relaxing blood vessel ...

You're sitting in your doctor's office, feeling perfectly fine. No chest pain. No dizziness. No cause for concern. Then your doctor mentions your blood pressure is elevated, and worry sets in. High ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is too high over time. High blood pressure is usually a symptomless condition. Fatigue is also ...

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends ...

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 ...

Folks figuring out how to take their blood pressure at home might be tempted to use online stock photos to see how it's done -- but they really shouldn't, a new study warns. Only about 1 in 7 stock ...