That sudden wave of dizziness or lightheadedness after rising from a chair or bed is something almost everyone experiences at some point. For most, it lasts only a few seconds and resolves on its own.

The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies ...

A new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests that prolonged standing at work may negatively impact 24-hour blood pressure. The study included 156 participants in Finland ...

I remeasured his blood pressure. It was still 150/90. I asked if he had taken his blood pressure medicines that morning: “No Doc,” he replied. “I only take it on days I’m feeling pressured.” I clearly ...

What they mean is that standing for long periods can actually raise blood pressure, because the heart has to work harder to move the blood that has pooled in the lower limbs. “A standing desk can ...

Hypertension can affect your mind, heart, eyes and more, often without causing any obvious symptoms at all.

A new study found that prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on the research participants' 24-hour blood pressure. In contrast, spending more time sitting at work was associated with better ...

The BPM Vision doesn't actually work with Withings' Cardio Check-Up—you need an ECG-enabled Withings tracker, like the ...