Doctors usually focus on a person's average blood pressure, but research increasingly shows that how much blood pressure fluctuates from moment to moment is just as important. Excessive short-term ...

Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a new study. The association was found in Black participants ...

Rare but dangerous blood clotting associated with that vaccine as well as AstraZeneca’s had a genetic cause, according to a new paper.

Knowing what your cholesterol and blood pressure numbers are is another crucial part of supporting your heart health after 50. Dr. Maria Delgado-Lelievre, MD, a cardiologist and the founding director ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals ...

Peripheral vascular disease is a lack of blood flow through the arteries, typically affecting the legs and feet. The main symptoms include pain, numbness, weakness in the legs and feet, skin ...

Your morning coffee tastes perfect and life seems normal until suddenly, your hands start tingling or your knees feel unusually stiff. While these aches might seem random, they could be your body’s ...

Bananas are the most popular fruit in the U.S., purchased more often than apples, berries and grapes. They’re one of the most convenient, affordable fruits, and there’s certainly no shortage of ...

Noncancerous blood disorders are conditions that affect blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood disorders may cause symptoms and complications, but most are ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. A blood shortage could prove disastrous in life-threatening cases where a patient needs ...