Every time you visit your doctor, one of the first things they do is take your blood pressure. Blood pressure is a crucial ...

Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you’re not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...

Each time you visit your doctor, one of the initial steps is measuring your blood pressure. This simple yet essential procedure provides critical insights into your cardiovascular health, helping to ...

DALLAS, March 1, 2022 — Using a one cuff size-fits-all approach when measuring blood pressure may lead to striking inaccuracies in blood pressure measurement and diagnosis, according to preliminary ...

What time should you take your blood pressure? Here’s the answer to this common question: According to the American Heart Association, the most important thing is to take your blood pressure at the ...

Based in Tampa, Florida, Virginia Pelley is a former women's magazine editor who has written health and fitness content for Men's Journal, Cosmopolitan magazine, the Chicago Tribune, ...

People who get their blood pressure checked with a cuff that’s much too tight or too loose on their upper arm won’t get an accurate reading — and may get misdiagnosed as a result. Blood pressure cuffs ...

UVA researchers discovered how the body knows when to stop producing renin. A hormone called angiotensin II causes calcium ...

Dr. Georges Benjamin was shocked when he got his vitals checked before undergoing cataract surgery. His blood pressure, it seemed, had skyrocketed. But after a second check from the blood pressure ...

Researchers say their study findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines calling for firm arm support on a desk or other surface when measuring blood pressure. Credit: Tammy ...