Medical News Today: Is there a best alcohol for high blood pressure? Some studies suggest low amounts of alcohol may lower blood pressure. However, further research indicates alcohol can actually cause hypertension.

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Blood pressure is the pressure the blood exerts as it ... Systolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart contracts, with normal readings less than 120 mmHg. Diastolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart relaxes, with normal ...