Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk of heart-related death by about 26% among people 80 or older, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Adobe ...

BOSTON - Eighty percent of older adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure but a new study finds that taking more steps a day could be an easy and cost-free way to control the condition. Researchers ...

Photo of an elderly person's hands. Elderly folks can benefit from tight blood pressure control Systolic blood pressure 130 and under reduced risk of heart-related death by 26% The study provides more ...

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Seniors whose blood pressure fluctuates are more likely to have a decline in memory and thinking skills The highest fluctuation was associated with nearly 3 years of brain aging THURSDAY, Dec. 12, ...

Seniors who take drugs to lower their blood pressure may be more likely to fall and end up with a broken hip or head injury, Yale University researchers report. Side effects of blood pressure ...

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Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says. Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk of heart-related death ...

THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping your blood pressure in check is important for more than just heart health -- it can also keep your brain sharp as you age. A new study published Dec ...