Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Blood pressure is the amount of pressure that your blood exerts on the blood vessels in your body. As your heart beats, it contracts and relaxes, pushing ...

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.

Millions of Americans may be getting incorrect blood pressure readings at home simply because the cuff on their monitor doesn ...

According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart condition or hypertension, it's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. There are several at-home blood pressure ...

As per Apple, the new hypertension detection feature on the Apple Watch "works passively in the background" and assesses ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects around a third of adults in the UK. But ...

PHILADELPHIA—For some patients struggling to control high blood pressure, something as simple as having blood pressure monitors at home and texted reminders to use them could be the key to stabilizing ...

To control high blood pressure, experts recommend home blood pressure monitoring, regular exercise, and diet adjustments.