Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...

While a reading of 130/80 mm Hg was often dismissed as 'slightly elevated' but not anymore. Blood pressure limits and ...

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.

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 ...

Certain arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, a new study finds. Researchers discovered two positions, in particular, that may affect your numbers. Experts ...

A blood pressure calculator is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you better understand your readings, track patterns over time, and take meaningful steps toward protecting your heart health. Blood ...

When blood pressure readings are taken, people are often sitting in a chair with their arm hanging at their side. A new study has shown that this arm position may actually be dramatically affecting ...

Even when blood pressure is well controlled, older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely from one heartbeat to the ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: I just took my father to see his doctor and was dismayed to see how they measured his blood pressure. Dad hoisted himself onto the exam table and the technician slapped the arm ...

Research shows that high intakes of dietary magnesium, an essential mineral for our health, may help lower blood pressure.