The new guidelines encourage patients to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption entirely, compared with the old guidelines.

An extreme spike in blood pressure can trigger a sudden stroke. Long-term high blood pressure increases the risk of stroke. In the days and hours before, during, and after a stroke, blood pressure can ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a silent but serious health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many individuals underestimate the dangers ...

Just the word stroke is scary. Anytime that word is uttered, you probably conjure images of your heart beating irreparably ...

High blood pressure remains one of the leading causes of stroke, yet many Americans don’t realize they have it. This common condition, often called hypertension, silently damages blood vessels until ...

Even a slight increase in blood pressure increases the risk of any type of stroke according to new research from the University of Michigan. Researchers analyzed data from 38,000 participants to study ...

If your systolic blood pressure — the top number of your blood pressure reading — consistently edges above normal, new research from the University of Michigan suggests you're at an increased risk for ...

SEATTLE — A groundbreaking study reveals that more than 99% of people who suffered cardiac events like heart attacks or ...

A trio of risk factors not only increase your risk of stroke, but they also raise the odds that such a stroke will be debilitating, a new study warns. What are these three big dangers? Smoking, having ...

New hypertension guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology mark a crucial ...

Cardiovascular Institute of the South  has received two gold awards from the American Heart Association for its efforts to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke through cholesterol and blood ...

While debate continues over how little salt might be too little, most experts agree that cutting down from current high levels is beneficial for everyone.