The American Heart Association recommends home blood pressure monitoring for anyone with high blood pressure. But it’s useful for everyone to know their blood pressure, says Dr. Heather Viola, a ...

In their recent Viewpoint, Frieden and colleagues argue that mass blood pressure screening diverts resources from improving hypertension care. We present a counterargument that community-based blood ...

A person can measure their blood pressure at home with a wrist blood pressure monitor. These devices may be useful for people with high blood pressure as they can take regular readings and help an ...

Efforts are advancing to track this silent killer that lurks without symptoms with standards that have changed to flag more for monitoring.

For the most consistent monitoring, measure your blood pressure around the same time each day, considering your personal routine and sticking to those times. To ensure accurate readings, avoid smoking ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

Blood pressure readings change throughout the day based on your activity level. If your blood pressure is consistently high, your risk may increase for conditions such as heart disease, stroke, or ...