Now, researchers from the University of Exeter have uncovered an important clue: in older adults, blood pressure begins to ...

Elevated blood pressure or hypertension in early midlife is associated with a heightened risk for increased arterial stiffness nearly three decades later in women, but not in men.

Eating better is one of the best ways to lower blood pressure. A heart-healthy diet includes less salt, more fruits and ...

Your blood pressure is one of the most critical indicators of your overall cardiovascular health, yet it is often overlooked until complications arise. The force exerted by circulating blood against ...

High Blood Pressure Has the Biggest Impact on Brain Health as We Age When assessing the 17 modifiable risk factors, high blood pressure (hypertension) emerged as the one with the biggest impact.

“There’s a whole different set” of health risk factors for older drinkers, said Paul Sacco, a professor of social work at the ...