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.

A few summers ago, I was sitting with my family on the porch when my dad began to feel abnormally warm and agitated. He had no chest pain and no trouble breathing, but to be safe, he decided to check ...

Accurate Blood Pressure (BP) readings are vital for assessing cardiovascular health. A normal BP reading is usually around 120/80 mm Hg, whereas a reading at or above 130/80 mm Hg is considered high ...

Try to avoid as many of these factors as you can when taking your blood pressure. Also, try to measure your blood pressure at about the same time each day. Your doctor may want you to check your blood ...

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...