For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your monitor's directions.

A few summers ago, I was sitting with my family on the porch when my dad began to feel abnormally warm and agitated. He had no chest pain and no trouble breathing, but to be safe, he decided to check ...

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For some patients struggling to control high blood pressure, something as simple as having blood pressure monitors at home and texted reminders to use them could be the key to stabilizing or even ...

A blood pressure calculator is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you better understand your readings, track patterns over time, and take meaningful steps toward protecting your heart health. Blood ...

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...

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Around one in three adults in the UK experience high blood pressure, but charities estimate that a worrying half of those affected remain undiagnosed. Left unchecked, high blood pressure can lead to a ...

About 18 million adults, around 7%, have arms too large or too small for standard cuff sizes The improper fit is likely to return unreliable results for these folks FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2024 (HealthDay ...