Q: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we are in our mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say their doctors think it's a good way to get ahead of potential ...

If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

High blood pressure is something that's mentioned so often—and so casually—on television shows and in books, that it's easy to forget it is a disease that can lead to serious health issues. It affects ...

NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, KEEPING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IN CHECK MAY BENEFIT YOU IN THE LONG RUN BY CUTTING YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA. NEARLY HALF OF AMERICAN ...

Over the last few years, virtual health visits have become commonplace. And the serious realities the pandemic displayed encouraged people to take a more proactive approach to their health. From ...

Checking your blood pressure is like checking the oil in your car. You know you should do it more often, but that doesn’t mean you will. I heard last week from District reader Elizabeth Fisher, who ...

Winter brings along the festivities and a lot of joy, along with hot drinks and warm clothes. However, for patients with high blood pressure, winter can bring a series of intensified health-related ...

Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three ...

A novel pilot program led by community health workers, tying in virtual health interventions, improved BP control in more than half of participants living in Indianapolis anchor communities, ...

Blood pressure is the amount of force the blood uses to get through the arteries. Contents1. Find a calm spot and get comfortable2. Position the cuff correctly3. Inflate the Cuff4. Place the ...