NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, KEEPING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IN CHECK MAY BENEFIT YOU IN THE LONG RUN BY CUTTING YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA. NEARLY HALF OF AMERICAN ...

Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three ...

Many people wonder whether checking their blood pressure frequently is harmful — experts say it isn’t damaging in itself, but too‑frequent checks without medical advice can lead to measurement anxiety ...

DETROIT – Blood pressure: There’s a solid chance you’re checking yours wrong. A new study reveals many people may be checking their blood pressure incorrectly. The research, published in Hypertension, ...

Arm position makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Checking your blood pressure at home?

Researchers built a smartphone app that can check blood pressure by simply recording a short video of someone’s face, then analyzing the blood flow under the skin. High blood pressure can lead to ...

What Is High Blood Pressure? The definition of high blood pressure is a systolic pressure, or top number, of 130 or higher, or diastolic pressure of 80 or higher. When blood pressure rises above 120 ...

Your first hour awake sets the stage for your cardiovascular health; making the wrong choices can spike your numbers and ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Blood pressure kits are now available for check-out at five Live Oak Public Libraries across three counties, the American Heart Association announced today in a press release.

It's a common condition involving hypertension with serious consequences when left untreated. A Dallas Ob-gyn explains why she thinks the test is a game-changer.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls remains too ...