NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, KEEPING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IN CHECK MAY BENEFIT YOU IN THE LONG RUN BY CUTTING YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA. NEARLY HALF OF AMERICAN ...

There are specific health checks that are recommended by the NHS for certain age groups and demographics, like smear tests, ...

Many people wonder whether checking their blood pressure frequently is harmful — experts say it isn’t damaging in itself, but too‑frequent checks without medical advice can lead to measurement anxiety ...

Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three ...

Anything above a 140 over 90 reading is an indicator that your blood pressure is raised and that you need to book a GP ...

DETROIT – Blood pressure: There’s a solid chance you’re checking yours wrong. A new study reveals many people may be checking their blood pressure incorrectly. The research, published in Hypertension, ...

What Is High Blood Pressure? The definition of high blood pressure is a systolic pressure, or top number, of 130 or higher, or diastolic pressure of 80 or higher. When blood pressure rises above 120 ...

Researchers built a smartphone app that can check blood pressure by simply recording a short video of someone’s face, then analyzing the blood flow under the skin. High blood pressure can lead to ...

Beyond hypertension alerts, Apple also rolled out a sleep score feature for Apple Watch users. I love that my Apple Watch ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Blood pressure kits are now available for check-out at five Live Oak Public Libraries across three counties, the American Heart Association announced today in a press release.

It's a common condition involving hypertension with serious consequences when left untreated. A Dallas Ob-gyn explains why she thinks the test is a game-changer.