Health experts have released updated guidelines for managing blood pressure, including an earlier start to treatment and a stronger focus on cutting out alcohol. For those who drink, the new ...

A record low number of Americans are drinking, according to a new Gallup poll released this week. Just 54% of Americans said ...

The target blood pressure level for adults remains below 130/80 mm Hg, but drug therapy should be initiated sooner, according ...

A major update after six years reshapes hypertension care with stricter lifestyle rules and faster treatment plans.

If you choose to drink alcohol, moderation is crucial for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. This typically means no more than one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.

Parade. It’s not an exaggeration to say that stress can kill you. According to scientific research, people who reported ...

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels ...

Regular alcohol consumption above moderate levels directly raises blood pressure through several mechanisms: stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (increasing heart rate and vessel ...

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have issued its first set of guidelines to help reduce ...

Some experts have long said that a glass of red wine can be good for your heart, but this isn’t necessarily true, according ...

Usually this is alcohol use in excess, so more than two glasses of wine, or two alcoholic beverages per day can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure for 1 1/2 to 2 times the risk.

Red wine minus the alcohol may lower blood pressure a new study finds. Sept. 7, 2012— -- Wine lovers, get ready for a buzz kill. A new study has found that drinking two glasses of red wine a ...