Oct 4, 2021
People diagnosed with high blood pressure in young adulthood have smaller brains and a higher risk for dementia than those with normal blood pressure, new research finds.
Sep 28, 2021
A self-care program to teach strategies about medication, healthy eating and exercise may offer Black women help in controlling high blood pressure, a small study suggests.
Sep 27, 2021
Younger men and older women are most likely to have high blood pressure that's not under control despite taking medication, preliminary research says.
Sep 20, 2021
When diet and exercise aren't helping, experts analyzing treatments for obesity-related high blood pressure say medications and metabolic surgery can be effective.
Sep 13, 2021
People with normal blood pressure who experience high levels of stress are at greater risk for rising blood pressure or heart problems within a decade, a new study finds.
Aug 9, 2021
Researchers measure nerve activity to show how a doctor's presence prompts a "fight or flight" response and boosts blood pressure.
Jun 14, 2021
After years of improvement, high blood pressure control among adults in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, according to new research.
May 12, 2021
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on you without symptoms, but simple actions can prevent long-term threats to your brain and more.
Apr 29, 2021
If lifestyle changes don't work after six months, people with blood pressure that is a little too high may need medication to lower it, according to new advice from the American Heart Association.
Apr 27, 2021
Consistent cigarette smoking has a small but significant effect on pulse pressure, especially among Black and white women, according to a new study.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.