To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...

Measuring your blood pressure at home means you can take readings over several days to get a better picture of your health, instead of one-off measurements at the doctor's clinic. It's important you ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Blood pressure is the amount of pressure that your blood exerts on the blood vessels in your body. As your heart beats, it contracts and relaxes, pushing ...

Having high blood pressure, called hypertension, is the biggest risk for disability, dementia, and early death around the world. In the U.S., almost half of adults have it. Hypertension is also ...

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?

If you track your blood pressure with your phone or smartwatch, you may want to think again. According to a new study from the University of Washington, many of these newer devices claiming to measure ...

A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks — either at home or the doctor’s office — can result in readings “markedly higher” than when your arm is in ...

Smartwatches have evolved far beyond simple fitness trackers, and Samsung's Galaxy Watch series is a prime example of this. With advanced health monitoring capabilities, your Galaxy Watch offers much ...

Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients. High blood pressure, or ...

Niamh Chapman receives funding from the National Heart Foundation of Australia, as a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2023-2024. She is affiliated with the Australian Hypertension Taskforce as ...