For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your monitor's directions.

Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood uses to push through your arteries. When it’s high, it may impact heart health. Home blood pressure monitors make it easy to stay on top of your stats ...

Having high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the leading risk factor for disability, dementia and early death worldwide. Nearly one in two adults in the U.S. has hypertension. Many ...

Cardiovascular surgeon Dr London emphasises the importance of measuring blood pressure correctly. He suggests taking multiple ...

Dr. Domenic Sica answers the question: 'Best Time For Blood Pressure Checks?' — -- Question: I am monitoring my own blood pressure. What time of day should I measure my blood pressure?

It’s estimated that nearly half of all U.S. adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

Folks figuring out how to take their blood pressure at home might be tempted to use online stock photos to see how it's done -- but they really shouldn't, a new study warns. Only about 1 in 7 stock ...

When they compared the results, the researchers found that the readings taken at home were almost the same as those taken by the ABPM. This means that home blood pressure monitors can be very accurate ...