This common mistake could be skewing your blood pressure readings leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessary medication.

This article will walk you through how to check your blood pressure, along with tips to help ensure accurate readings. Systolic pressure: This first (or top) number in a reading measures the ...

Last year, a study highlighted that your doctor's office might be taking your blood pressure wrong. The current best practice ...

For more information on high blood pressure numbers and how to accurately measure it at home, visit Heart.org/HBP. Send your ...

Healthcare professionals measure blood pressure readings in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A normal reading is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and 80 mm Hg diastolic, which doctors write as “less ...

When Mark Davidson walked into his doctor's office for a routine checkup, he had no idea he was about to become part of a medical revelation. His blood ...

The American Heart Association recommends that anyone with high blood pressure (typically 130/80 mmHg or higher) should monitor their blood pressure at home. Regular monitoring helps your doctor ...