Treatment of systolic hypertension in the elderly should be based on nonpharmacological measures and medical therapy if the systolic hypertension cannot be controlled by conservative therapy alone.

Arterial hypertension in the elderly is a major health economy burden. Systolic hypertension is an expression of increased arterial stiffness, especially of the large arteries. Adequate ...

Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small ...

The inflated readings might be substantial enough to even lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension and decisions to start medication ... number — known as the systolic and diastolic pressure ...

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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is most well-known for promoting bone health. But this vitamin is also pivotal for boosting the immune system, enhancing mood and muscle function, and supporting heart ...