A new study finds that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure reading can skew measurements, sometimes ...

"Our findings suggest that early diagnosis and sustained treatment of high blood pressure over time are critical to prevent ...

Body position: Readings should be taken while the patient is seated with their back supported, feet flat on the floor, and arm supported at heart level. Sitting on an exam table without back support ...

Handgrip strength training has been found to be an effective way of reducing the dangers of high blood pressure, which can be ...

We know high blood pressure is linked to a higher risk of a host of cardiovascular problems -- one of which is stroke.

A recent Johns Hopkins University study found small details like where your arm is positioned or how you’re sitting could make a big difference in the accuracy of your blood pressure reading—and in ...

A study led by University of Michigan Health found years of high systolic blood pressure, the top number on the blood pressure reading, significantly increases an ...

People may end up misdiagnosed with high blood pressure simply because their arm is in the wrong position when a reading is ...

In a review of randomized trials comparing at least four different antihypertensive drugs, significant differences in systolic blood pressure reduction have not been demonstrated, except in black ...

High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to ...

While medication remains a key treatment for those with high blood pressure, experts agree that lifestyle changes, ...