Doctors have long known that talking during a reading, crossing your legs, using the wrong cuff size, or drinking caffeine beforehand can distort results. This study adds more evidence that arm ...

Research shows that arm position can significantly affect blood pressure measurements.

Blood pressure tests taken when a patient's arm is not positioned properly could lead to inaccurate readings and false hypertension diagnoses, according to a new study released Monday. Taking a blood ...

Along with the holidays come time-honored dishes like ham, stuffing, gravy and green bean casserole. Since much of that good food often comes with a lot of sodium, the holidays are a good time for the ...

Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients. High blood pressure, or ...

Doctors say there are a few important things to do to get an accurate blood pressure reading: Remain seated quietly for at ...

Most people think high blood pressure begins the day a doctor finally says the word “hypertension.” But the truth is often ...

According to a new study, the days of taking blood pressure readings while sitting up is over. New research suggest that readings taken while lying down may be more accurate. A study containing 11,369 ...

Keeping track of your blood pressure daily is important to assess cardiovascular risk. Dr Sehrawat shares the right way to ...

A network meta-analysis suggests that continuous and interval aerobic exercise, and combined training along with HIIT, can ...