Seeds offer vital nutrients, but seniors must be cautious. Poppy seeds pose choking and medication interaction risks.

The updated guidelines recommend that people keep their systolic blood pressure under a specific number — 130 — to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. (Again, systolic blood pressure is the first ...

The new guidelines encourage patients to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption entirely, compared with the old guidelines. For people who do want to drink alcohol, the new guidelines recommend that ...

To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...

High blood pressure is a common medical condition that can lead to heart disease, if it's left untreated. Here's how to know ...

Key messages • Blood pressure-lowering medications lower the chance of death and probably reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with hypertension (high blood pressure) 60 y ...

October is in full swing, and the Monticello Senior Center is bustling with activity — from flu shots and blood pressure ...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is very common in older adults. As people age, their risk of developing this ...

The irregular work hours and erratic food habits in present times are resulting in an increasing number of blood pressure ...

If you or someone you love is dealing with fatty liver disease, it might be time to check your blood pressure, and not just ...

Managing chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure can help older adults live longer and healthier lives. But if ...

Ounce of Prevention is a weekly column which presents recommendations for preventative services derived from The United ...