Your systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure describe the pressure on your arteries at different points in your ...
Measuring your blood pressure at home means you can take readings over several days to get a better picture of your health, ...
Taking your blood pressure accurately at home can be tricky. I learned this firsthand after my doctor told me to start doing it. I began taking my blood pressure every morning after I worked out, and ...
To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...
For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your monitor's directions.
High blood pressure is the top risk factor for disability, dementia, and early death worldwide... and knowing your numbers can impact both your health and your life insurance. In the U.S., almost half ...
Ritu Trivedi is a member of the Australian National Hypertension Taskforce working groups for patient activation and engagement, and awareness and screening of high blood pressure. Clara Chow is a ...
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 ...
Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood uses to push through your arteries. When it’s high, it may impact heart health. Home blood pressure monitors make it easy to stay on top of your stats ...
Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you’re not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...
ORLANDO – Having high blood pressure, called hypertension, is the biggest risk for disability, dementia, and early death around the world, and in the U.S., almost half of adults have it. Hypertension ...
Niamh Chapman receives funding from the National Heart Foundation of Australia, as a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2023-2024. She is affiliated with the Australian Hypertension Taskforce as ...