However, it appears that having a strong grip can also have significant health benefits, including reducing blood pressure. ...

Managing blood pressure becomes more important as people age, especially for those over 60. Blood pressure is the force of ...

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 ...

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

July 23, 2024 — Years of high systolic blood pressure ... in people with obesity and uncontrolled high blood pressure compared to blood pressure medication alone, ... Genetics May Influence ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

When blood pressure readings are taken, people's arms are often unsupported. But that may be problematic. | Clinical And ...

Investigators suggest that not following arm support guidelines during blood pressure screening could have a substantial ...