Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up – or more than 122 million people – have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association.

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this ...

Clinician measuring blood pressure Women are at increased risk for heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke at lower levels of systolic blood pressure than men. Women may have a lower range of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this ...

Stress hormones released during anxiety make the heart beat faster and narrow blood vessels, leading to a sudden rise in BP. ...

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A study at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that women have a lower normal blood pressure range than men. Already established blood pressure guidelines state that women and men ...

A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that women have a lower “normal” blood pressure range compared to men. The findings were published today in the peer-reviewed journal ...