New Blood Pressure Guidelines: What You Need to Know

New hypertension guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) reaffirm earlier recommendations and include some key changes, such as earlier treatment for high blood pressure and abstaining from alcohol.

August 22, 2025   TODAY'S TOP STORY New Blood Pressure Guidelines: What You Need to Know READ ON   What Is the Best Type of Protein for Weight Loss? READ ON   Does Zepbound Make You Sleepy? READ ON   Recognizing Early Signs of Schizophrenia by Age READ ON MORE STORIES Now That's Interesting Calm Your Skin Living with rosacea? Answer a few easy questions to start a 100% online consultation with a healthcare professional. LEARN MORE Optum Now is only available in the United States. TODAY'S RESOURCE T2D Newsletter   Learn how to manage your diet, stay on top of your blood sugar levels, and better understand type 2 diabetes. SIGN UP NOW What we're reading next • Cockroach Milk: A Promising Superfood or Nothing but Hype? • Gut Health from a Doctor's Perspective: How to Strengthen Digestion and Support Long-Term Health • The Scientific Benefits of Being a Cat Lover • Sick Day Starter Pack for Common Colds and Gastrointestinal Symptoms MORE FROM OPTUM NOW Shop our Partners Brands we've vetted, so you don't have to.   Anxiety & Depression Guide Get personalized tips and resources. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message at newsletters@healthline.com to let us know what else you'd like to see. Until then, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon! View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy   |   Unsubscribe We may feature your messages to our inbox within our content. Please do not provide any personal identifiable information. Replies may be edited for length and clarity. For more, see our Privacy Policy. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. Healthline encourages you to make any treatment decisions with your healthcare professional. Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. © 2025 RVO Health 1101 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707