Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.

Normal blood pressure for adults is less than 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure can be caused by factors like diabetes, obesity, and smoking. Regular physical activity and a heart-healthy diet can help ...

If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

"Is a blood pressure of 130/70 anything to worry about?" It's a good question, and one doctors didn't regularly field until the Joint National Committee of the American Heart Association announced its ...

Keeping one's blood pressure levels in the normal range is important. Blood pressure that's too high (hypertension) can cause severe headaches, blurred vision and may even lead to heart disease or ...