There are many reasons you may want to track your blood pressure. For starters, it can tell you about your overall cardiovascular health, but it will also help you monitor your risk of heart ...

We tested wrist and arm cuff blood pressure monitors from big-name brands including Boots, Braun and Omron. The best blood pressure monitors provide accurate readings and are user-friendly. Our tough ...

Xanax can have many side effects, one being low blood pressure. It’s generally not recommended to take Xanax in the long term because of this effect. Follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s ...

This raises the issue of the effects of work on health. When 24-hour blood pressure monitoring first came into use nearly 30 years ago, we observed that for most persons blood pressure tends to be ...

Dealing with high blood pressure can feel like a constant battle. Do you ever wonder if your workout routine could be making it worse? Many focus on diet, which is crucial, but what about exercise?

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Share on Pinterest Inaccurate high blood pressure readings caused by certain arm positions could lead to misdiagnosis of hypertension. Oscar Wong/Getty Images In a new study, researchers say ...

“Most people in the UK have blood pressure that’s higher than the ideal, but as a general guide, normal blood pressure is considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg,” says Graham ...

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Think back to the last time you had your blood pressure taken. How were you sitting? Where exactly was the cuff? And what specifically was your arm doing? It's such a familiar ritual of going to ...

If your arm isn’t correctly positioned for a blood pressure reading, you can get a number that is falsely high. To get the most accurate reading, your arm should be supported on a flat surface ...