Blood Pressure
Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home? New Guidelines Set Healthy Readings
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 -- When you're taking your blood pressure at home, a reading of 130 over 80 or above should be considered high, researchers report.
A reading of 120 over 80 is considered in the normal range.
A reading of 120 over 80 is considered in the normal range.
'Southern' Diet Blamed for Black Americans' Health Woes
TUESDAY, Oct. 2, 2018 -- Black Americans are at greater risk of high blood pressure than whites, and a new study suggests the "Southern" diet bears much of the blame.
Experts have long known that blacks are more likely to die of heart disease and stroke than whites -- and that rates of high blood pressure explain a lot of that disparity. But why are blacks more likely to develop high blood pressure?
Experts have long known that blacks are more likely to die of heart disease and stroke than whites -- and that rates of high blood pressure explain a lot of that disparity. But why are blacks more likely to develop high blood pressure?
Hospitals May Overprescribe Blood Pressure Meds, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Sept. 13, 2018 -- One in seven older veterans are sent home from the hospital with doses of blood pressure medications so high they can leave them feeling dizzy and at risk for falls, a new study finds.
Prescribing higher doses of these drugs occurs even though half of the patients had their blood pressure controlled with lower doses before they went to the hospital, the researchers said.
Prescribing higher doses of these drugs occurs even though half of the patients had their blood pressure controlled with lower doses before they went to the hospital, the researchers said.