Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.

Monitoring your blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health. When you understand what your blood pressure readings mean, you can make informed decisions about your lifestyle choices ...

This chart provides a breakdown of the five main blood pressure categories to help you interpret your readings and understand what action may be necessary. Normal blood pressure is in a healthy range.

Here’s a quick refresher: the systolic pressure (the top number) is the force of your blood when your heart is actively ...

A Johns Hopkins study reveals slight arm-position changes during blood pressure tests can falsely elevate readings.