A new study found that about 17 million Americans don’t fit properly in the standard blood pressure cuffs that come with most ...

A Simple Guide to Getting Accurate Blood Pressure Readings - Taking an accurate blood pressure reading is really important.

A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks can result in readings 'markedly ...

Another important factor to consider when choosing a wrist blood pressure monitor is its ease of use. A good monitor should be easy to operate, with clear instructions and a user-friendly interface.

A greater vertical distance between the heart and where the cuff is placed can increase hydrostatic pressure in the arteries, or the pressure of the blood against the wall, due to gravity’s ...

The American Heart Association‘s recommended position for an accurate blood pressure reading is feet flat on the floor, back supported with arms leaning on a surface and cuff positioned at mid ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study found that about 17 million Americans ...

The researchers wrote that there are several physiological reasons why blood pressure measurements could be erroneously higher when the arm is not adequately positioned or supported. A greater ...