The small device, typically attached to the arm, has a sensor under the skin that sends readings ... blood sugar from an iPad in the clinic. "It takes the responsibility off my son and the ...

One expert maintains that the blood pressure reading you get at the doctor’s office is far from a complete picture of your ...

Omron Evolv Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor ($70): The portable monitor provides precise clinical readings and features a ...

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, yet only one in four have their hypotension under control.

The current best practice is to take seated blood pressure readings with a detailed protocol: Patients must not eat, drink, or exercise for 30 minutes prior; they must have an empty bladder and ...

Knowing your numbers could be key to living a healthy life, especially when it comes to blood pressure. However, many people ...

For millions of people, especially those managing high blood pressure, an incorrect reading can mean the difference between a clear bill of health and a prescription for medication. Understanding ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 (UPI) --The next time you take your blood pressure in a supermarket or drugstore, don't worry about noise affecting the reading much -- it doesn't. A new study found a minor ...

Chronic stress raises blood pressure. New research from , Japan, reveals that voluntary exercise prevents hypertension (high blood pressure) by restoring STAT3 levels in the amygdala.

When Mark Davidson walked into his doctor's office for a routine checkup, he had no idea he was about to become part of a medical revelation. His blood ...

This article will walk you through how to check your blood pressure, along with tips to help ensure accurate readings. Systolic pressure: This first (or top) number in a reading measures the ...

Healthcare professionals measure blood pressure readings in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A normal reading is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and 80 mm Hg diastolic, which doctors write as “less ...