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How to check your blood pressure at home

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Key Takeaways Use the bathroom before checking your blood pressure.Avoid smoking, ...
You can easily sync your Apple Watch with blood-pressure. Blood pressure is one of the most important health vitals to keep an eye on, especially if you have hypertension. Work and travel can make it ...
The winter season can affect blood pressure levels. A doctor shares tips for accurate home monitoring and lifestyle changes ...
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 ...
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, ...
Dear L.L.: Home blood pressure monitoring adds a great deal of information to in-office blood pressure monitoring, since it ensures that the blood pressure is being optimally controlled. A few ...
They’re up in arms! Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say accurate blood pressure readings depend on proper arm positioning — and many patients and practitioners are getting it wrong. In the ...
Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...
Beyond hypertension alerts, Apple also rolled out a sleep score feature for Apple Watch users. I love that my Apple Watch ...
Certain arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, a new study finds. Researchers discovered two positions, in particular, that may affect your numbers. Experts ...
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – February may be American Heart Month, but for 52-year-old Benjamin Garcia, cuffing season is year-round. “I’m always curious to see what the number is,” said Garcia. He’s talking ...
Normal blood pressure for adult women is less than 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure may increase with age due to less flexible blood vessels. Exercise and a heart-healthy diet support normal blood pressure ...