So, what is a normal blood pressure reading, and how does it differ by age? As Dr Claire Merrifield, GP and medical director at Selph, explains, ‘normal’ blood pressure is a balancing act.

As you age, your arteries may narrow and ... fluctuate slightly throughout the day, that's normal. Several factors influence ...

New preliminary research from the American Heart Association found that about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have high ...

A new study shared by the American Heart Association points to a worrying trend. The study found as many as 1 in 7 kids in ...

This calculator can help to determine whether a child has a healthy blood pressure for his/her height, age and gender. In boys and girls, the normal range of blood pressure varies based on height ...

For middle-aged and older people, we define normal blood pressure as when the systolic (first or top number) pressure is less ...

Blood pressure checks will be offered to patients visiting the dentist or optician in an NHS drive to identify more of the ...

These two studies point to the need for policies and programs to support youth and young adults to have good cardiovascular health with access to care that includes routine screening and early ...

"We've also learned that people age 55 and older, who currently have normal blood pressure, have a 90% risk of developing high blood pressure down the road," says Aram Chobanian, MD, Dean of ...

Two separate studies show that elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs are a concern for young adults and children in ...

This calculator can help to determine whether a child has a healthy blood pressure for his/her height, age and gender. In boys and girls, the normal range of blood pressure varies based on height ...