Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk of heart-related death by about 26% among people 80 or older, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Adobe ...

BOSTON - Eighty percent of older adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure but a new study finds that taking more steps a day could be an easy and cost-free way to control the condition. Researchers ...

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and the risks associated with hypertension. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension affects millions of older ...

Photo of an elderly person's hands. Elderly folks can benefit from tight blood pressure control Systolic blood pressure 130 and under reduced risk of heart-related death by 26% The study provides more ...

A new study suggests that artificial intelligence-powered voice agents can help older adults manage their high blood pressure by urging them to report readings. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News ...

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk ...

THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping your blood pressure in check is important for more than just heart health -- it can also keep your brain sharp as you age. A new study published Dec ...

Even when blood pressure is well controlled, older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely from one heartbeat to the ...

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 ...

Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors who are obese, reducing their heart health risk, a new study says. But taking more than the recommended daily dose will not provide ...

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 ...

Seniors whose blood pressure fluctuates are more likely to have a decline in memory and thinking skills The highest fluctuation was associated with nearly 3 years of brain aging THURSDAY, Dec. 12, ...