The health benefits of aggressive blood pressure control outweigh the potential risks for seniors, according to the la ...

Older adults who were 75 and older, frail or taking multiple medications (polypharmacy) had greater net benefits from efforts to lower systolic blood pressure compared to those aged 65 to 74. However, ...

Here are some tips about how to start — and how to stay with it — from three gym rats between the ages of 77 and 86. All got ...

When measuring blood pressure, two numbers are recorded: systolic (the top number) and diastolic (the bottom number).

Blood pressure might not be something you think about every day, but for seniors, keeping track of it can be a lifesaver.

The chart below illustrates the average blood pressure ranges ... and various medications can cause blood pressure changes as people age. Low blood pressure can also put older adults at an increased ...

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two cardiologists about the latest research on the ...

A new study highlights the importance of proper arm positioning during blood pressure measurement to avoid inaccurate readings and potential misdiagnosis of hypertension. Researchers found that ...

A visit to the doctor’s office — you know the drill: check your weight, your temperature, and your blood pressure. We ...

Having high blood pressure but a low pulse rate can be a sign of a more serious underlying health condition, such as a heart problem. Your blood pressure is the amount of pressure your blood is ...