blood pressure

You normally sit down to check your blood pressure, but UT Southwestern researchers have found standing up may more accurately show if you have hypertension.

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dementia worldwide. But a new study found those at high genetic risk for stroke could reduce their chances through better lifestyle choices. KERA’s Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.

A recent UT Southwestern study found people had higher blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Internal Medicine Professor Eric Peterson says this can have long-term health effects like strokes and heart attacks.

A new study recently presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference found fewer people over 75 are having strokes.

A recent study found blood pressure in women begins to increase at younger ages, and at a faster rate, than in men. The study is based on data collected…

One more reason to avoid high blood pressure: A new study suggests a possible link between high blood pressure and dementia.The study followed about 4,800…

About 10,000 people a year will experience an aortic dissection – a tear in the body’s biggest blood vessel. It can be life-threatening, but it’s also…

Your blood pressure reads higher at a clinic than in other settings. Many thought white coat hypertension was simply stress or nerves, but a recent study…

Recently released guidelines have lowered the definition for high blood pressure, which increases the number of people identified as having hypertension…

High-intensity interval training involves repeated brief bursts of very intense exercise mixed with longer periods of easy recovery. Sounds like something…

A recent CDC study found seven out of 10 U.S. adults, ages 65 and older, have hypertension, but nearly half do not have it under control. A hypertension…

About 120 over 80 is considered normal blood pressure. But blood pressure can run higher as you get older – around 140. Doctors wanting to lower that…