Blood pressure consists of two numbers. Systolic pressure, the force exerted on blood vessels when the heart beats, is the upper number. Diastolic pressure, the force exerted when the heart is at rest ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old male who is a lifelong endurance athlete. For the past 15 years, my primary activities are cycling and swimming. I work out around 10 hours a week now, so it's ...

Your pulse and blood pressure work together as vital indicators of heart health, though they measure different things. While blood pressure shows how forcefully blood pushes against artery walls, your ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am almost 96 and in good health. In June, I went to see my oncologist for my 10-year follow-up after a left breast mastectomy. The doctor noted that my heart rate was 48 bpm, and she ...