Decline in brain function often occurs as people age. People often worry that declining brain function is an inevitable part of growing old and will lead to dementia, but it is not. Many people do not ...

Blood pressure readings are a standard part of even the most basic health checks. Now some researchers are suggesting that clinicians should change how they view diastolic blood pressure readings.

Low blood pressure—also known as hypotension—is a serious condition that can affect the blood flow and oxygen to your organs. While normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg, low blood pressure is usually ...

Blood pressure serves as the body’s vital barometer, quietly measuring the intricate balance of cardiovascular health every moment of every day. Medical research reveals that nearly half of American ...

People with a genetic predisposition to low diastolic blood pressure don’t have an excess risk of MI and other cardiovascular events, providing insight into what the “J-curve” seen in prior ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD You can lower your diastolic blood pressure using several lifestyle changes, ...