Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for ...

Chest pain, often mistaken for indigestion, can signify high blood pressure or an impending heart attack. The discomfort may radiate to the arms and jaw, signaling that the heart is under strain.

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 ...

We've changed what normal is, because we now know that blood pressure in the prehypertension range is not normal," says Sheldon Sheps, MD, medical editor of MayoClinic.com's High Blood Pressure ...