A new method that improves the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle could be vital for ...

Participants were randomly assigned to sets of triplicate BP measurements with the arm positioned supported on a desk, supported on the lap, and unsupported at the side. HealthDay News — Commonly used ...

Oura Ring to get cumulative stress and blood pressure monitoring. Until now, Oura Ring’s features have mostly revolved around ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Using a regular-sized BP cuff for all adults regardless of mid-arm circumference can result in “striking” ...

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

High blood pressure is, unfortunately, an increasingly common health condition. In the U.S alone, almost half of all adults have hypertension, or a blood pressure reading above 130/80 mmHg. Globally, ...

The American Medical Association (AMA) has launched a new effort aimed at ensuring future physicians and healthcare professionals receive appropriate training on how to consistently take accurate ...

This article has been updated with additional information about how the study will be structured. As more devices offer wrist-based ECG measurements, many device-makers are setting their sights on ...

Blood pressure management isn’t a sexy topic like “anti-aging drugs” or “DNA-based diets,” but it has enormous implications for health and life span. And because lifestyle factors have such a profound ...