If you’re being treated with medication for hypertension or being followed for borderline high blood pressure, it’s important to keep track of your blood pressure. Hypertension, more commonly referred ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN High blood pressure is the number one preventable risk factor for cardiovascular ...

Research shows in-office BP measurement is often done incorrectly, leading to false results. Physician leaders discuss why ...

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. "High blood pressure (also called hypertension) puts you at risk of many life-threatening problems," says Rachel Goodman, MD, Chief ...

High blood pressure is the top risk factor for disability, dementia, and early death worldwide... and knowing your numbers can impact both your health and your life insurance. In the U.S., almost half ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many providers do not follow guidelines for taking a proper BP measurement. Avoiding simple steps can lead to ...

According to Dr Levine, proper arm placement is needed for the right blood pressure reading. The American Heart Association, ...

If you have been to see a healthcare provider recently, you are familiar with the ritual of blood pressure measurement. Before you can talk with the professional you came to consult, the office will ...

The American Medical Association (AMA) has launched a new effort aimed at ensuring future physicians and healthcare professionals receive appropriate training on how to consistently take accurate ...

To measure blood pressure on the Galaxy Watch 7, you need a Galaxy phone and a cuff-based BP monitor. Open Samsung Health Monitor on your phone and go to Blood pressure > Calibrate the watch. After ...

Conversations surrounding blood pressure often are focused on adults. But a new study reveals just how important it is to measure children’s blood pressure to avoid the potential for misdiagnosis. A ...