Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Blood pressure is the amount of pressure that your blood exerts on the blood vessels in your body. As your heart beats, it contracts and relaxes, pushing ...

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer A new study found that about 17 million Americans don’t fit properly in the standard blood pressure cuffs that come with most at-home blood ...

Big changes in your blood pressure readings over time may be just as harmful as having high blood pressure all the time, ...

Experts at UMC Victoria Hospital and the Uganda Heart Institute are concerned because most Ugandans have never had their ...

According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart condition or hypertension, it's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. There are several at-home blood pressure ...

Have diabetes? You are twice as likely to have high blood pressure. A cardiologist shares 15 lifestyle tips to lower blood pressure and protect your heart.

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...

Nocturnal hypertension, or high blood pressure during sleep, often goes unnoticed and poses significant health risks. Unlike ...

DETROIT – How do you take your blood pressure the right way? There are some simple steps to make sure you aren’t one of the many getting unreliable results. A new study reveals many people may be ...

A recent study reveals that arm position significantly impacts blood pressure readings. Allowing the arm to hang freely can falsely elevate systolic and diastolic measurements, potentially leading to ...

For some patients struggling to control high blood pressure, something as simple as having blood pressure monitors at home and texted reminders to use them could be the key to stabilizing or even ...