Maintaining a healthy lifestyle usually involves a balanced diet, regular physical activity, stress management and getting quality sleep. But when it comes to keeping your ticker in tip-top shape, ...

The message is loud and clear: Regular exercise is good for your health. But is all exercise created equal when it comes to working out with high blood pressure? Not necessarily, says Luke Laffin, MD, ...

Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at University ...

Isometric exercises like wall sits are “the most effective” at reducing blood pressure, a report says Getty Low-impact isometric exercises, like wall sits, may be better at lowering your overall blood ...

Every bit of activity counts when it comes to heart health. (Getty Images) Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, a condition that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Of ...

It’s not which workout you choose, but how you do it. By Amanda Loudin Hypertension affects more than half of America’s adult population. It is a leading cause of stroke and heart attack, and often ...

Chronic stress raises blood pressure. New research from Juntendo University, Japan, reveals that voluntary exercise prevents hypertension (high blood pressure) by restoring STAT3 levels in the ...

Your risk for high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age, but getting some exercise can make a big difference. And if your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help you control it.

The DASH and Mediterranean diets can both support stable blood pressure and heart health. Which one works for you depends on ...

Every time you visit a physician, you're sure to get a blood pressure check. Local providers say knowing your numbers and ...