How to read your blood pressure and understand what it means for you

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

How to check your blood pressure accurately at home

For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your ...
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Blood Pressure Monitoring: How Often Should Patients With Controlled Hypertension Check Their Readings

If you are wondering how often patients with controlled hypertension should check their blood pressure, this article explains proper techniques, tips, and why regular monitoring is essential for heart ...
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This Small Mistake Can Change Your Blood Pressure Reading, According To Doctor

Blood pressure readings have become very easy to get, with accessible tools like home blood pressure monitor, however, did you know you, that even a small mistake can affect your reading? In a recent ...
New York Post

How to monitor your blood pressure the right way at home — and red flags you shouldn’t ignore

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...
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Arm position is the key to accurate blood pressure readings

The results were clear. The desk-supported position gave the most accurate readings. The lap and hanging-arm positions gave readings that were 4 to 7 mmHg higher for the top number and about 4 mmHg ...
Cleveland.com

New guidelines aim to change how millions approach high blood pressure

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, a leading contributor to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and cognitive decline, according to a new 2025 guideline jointly ...
NPR

The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here's how to control it

New recommendations from the American Heart Association aim for early treatment, including lifestyle changes and medications, once systolic blood pressure rises above 130/80 mm Hg, which stands for ...