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 ...

Your systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure describe the pressure on your arteries at different points in your heart beat.

High blood pressure continues to be a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure across the globe. Now ...

For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your ...

The results were clear. The desk-supported position gave the most accurate readings. The lap and hanging-arm positions gave readings that were 4 to 7 mmHg higher for the top number and about 4 mmHg ...

Dear Doctors: I have read that for an accurate blood pressure reading, you should first sit in a comfortable chair with no talking or distractions for at least five minutes. But my doctors all slap on ...

Blood pressure readings have become very easy to get, with accessible tools like home blood pressure monitor, however, did you know you, that even a small mistake can affect your reading? In a recent ...

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

The new guidelines encourage patients to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption entirely, compared with the old guidelines. For people who do want to drink alcohol, the new guidelines recommend that ...

Dr. Blumenthal answers the question: 'Which Blood Pressure Reading Is Best?' — -- Question: My Blood Pressure Is Highly Variable. Which Reading Should I Use? Answer: It's very common for people ...