At a time when uncontrolled hypertension is rising in the United States, the American Heart Association and American Medical ...

After nutrition scientist Tim Spector had a stroke at the age of 53, he changed his diet to lower his blood pressure.

Addressing Lymphatic Pain in Breast Cancer SurvivorsAmong the 7.8 million women with breast cancer worldwide, at least 33% to ...

Dealing with high blood pressure can feel like a constant battle. Do you ever wonder if your workout routine could be making ...

Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can overestimate readings, potentially leading to misdiagnosis ...

“One of my hopes is that this will help inform patients as to how to do this on their own and also to tell their health care ...

Commonly used arm positions (lap and side) for measuring blood pressure (BP) can overestimate readings, according to a study ...

Researchers concluded that improper arm position could result in 40 to 54 million people being misclassified as having hypertension.

How you hold your arm during a blood pressure test can significantly impact the accuracy of your results.A new study finds ...

Guidelines for BP measurement recommend arm support on a desk with the midcuff at heart level . Overestimating BP can lead to unnecessary patient follow-up and overtreatment . Hypertension affects ...

Nearly 18% of previously normotensive pregnancies develop hypertension by 6 months postpartum. Non-Hispanic Black patients ...

The way you’re positioned during a blood pressure reading can affect its accuracy, and supporting your arm on a table is best ...