Exercise is one of the most effective ways to lower your blood pressure, but some workouts are more effective than others.

Blood pressure tends to increase as people get older. See how systolic and diastolic pressure change with age and affect ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when the blood pressure against your ...

Exercise is one way to lower your blood pressure naturally. Adults should get about 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) High blood pressure, also known as ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "It is important to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range," explains Shaline Rao, MD, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Hospital ...

You know that keeping your blood pressure (BP) in a healthy range (below 120/80 mmHg) helps keep your arteries clear and your ...

The average American can expect a 1 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure for every 1 kilogram ... modifications are not enough. Consult with your health care professional to see which intervention ...

Another way to improve your blood pressure is through isometric exercise. From planks to leg lifts, these exercises rely on minimal movement and isolated muscle contractions. “Now isometrics are ...

Also, many of the same things that cause sudden blood pressure drops, such as some medications and health problems, also boost your odds for heart failure. This doesn’t mean that everyone who ...

Here’s what to know about the issue, and how to get your blood pressure under control. Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against artery walls in the heart, said Dr. Jim Liu ...

“If you’re hypertensive, you decrease the blood returning to your heart and your blood pressure can drop,” she added. “When you release the breath, your heart rate then shoots up and your ...