Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says. Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk of heart-related death ...

Systolic blood pressure 130 and under reduced risk of heart-related death by 26% The study provides more evidence in support of keeping blood pressure low with medication WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 ...

Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it. — ...

Q: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we are in our mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Aggressive treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients who are 80 years or older is associated with lower five-year survival rates than their counterparts ...

A new analysis of hypertension guidelines suggests some older adults — mostly women — with slightly high blood pressure could safely hold off on medications if they’re in good health.

Supplementation with vitamin D and calcium can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in older individuals with overweight, particularly in those with a body mass index (BMI) > 30 and those ...

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 ...

Here’s a shot worth taking. New research suggests that drinking a small amount of a certain nutrient-packed vegetable juice twice daily may help lower blood pressure in older adults — no medications ...

Older adults managing high blood pressure might just have one more tool in the toolbox. A new study suggests that artificial intelligence-powered voice agents can help older adults manage their high ...