Every heartbeat pushes pressure through your arteries, and that pressure shifts from moment to moment. Yet most people still ...

If you have been to see a health care provider recently, you are familiar with the ritual of blood pressure measurement. Before you can talk with the professional you came to consult, the office will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If just by looking at our watch or cell phone we can know, in real time, our heart rate, the number of steps we take, the calories ...

You might want to arm yourself with this knowledge. The position of your arm could significantly increase your blood pressure readings, according to a study just published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Blood pressure readings are useful only when measured correctly, making proper monitoring vital for managing hypertension.

Despite guideline recommendations and improved access to care, individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their ...

If you have been to see a healthcare provider recently, you are familiar with the ritual of blood pressure measurement. Before you can talk with the professional you came to consult, the office will ...

I had an appointment last week to follow up on a minor abnormality. I had blood drawn and a brief visit to ensure that I didn’t have any other problems. Everything was fine with my blood tests, but I ...

Embedded in cell phones, rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic. By Matías A. Loewy ...

Despite guideline recommendations and improved access to care, individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their blood pressure at home as often as recommended, according to data from ...