From smartphone apps to watches, there is an increasing number of ways you can check your blood pressure, but some doctors are not ready to endorse them. “They haven’t really been tested appropriately ...

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say accurate blood pressure readings depend on proper arm positioning -- and many patients and practitioners are getting it wrong. They’re up in arms!

Regular monitoring of blood pressure is essential for maintaining heart health, especially for those with hypertension or concerns about high blood pressure. With the advent of technology, checking ...

Monitoring blood pressure at consistent times daily, preferably before breakfast and in the evening, provides valuable insights into cardiovascular health. Healthcare professionals recommend taking ...

FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. -- Make your health a priority right now. One of the easiest ways to do that is to monitor your blood pressure. Healthy blood pressure levels reduces your risk for heart disease, ...

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, you might want it taken on both arms. Download the WBAL app Mercy Medical Center Dr. Tim Doyle said he now routinely checks patients' blood pressure ...

High systolic blood pressure in adolescence is tied to a significantly higher risk of developing coronary atherosclerosis ...

Researchers say people whose systolic blood pressure, the upper number in the reading, is different in their left and right arm may be suffering from a vascular disease that could increase their risk ...

Cumulative systolic blood pressure load over time—a measure incorporating both the magnitude and the duration of high BP—may provide a better indication of future risk of major cardiovascular events ...