For decades, we were told that a blood pressure reading below 120/80 mm Hg was the gold standard for normal. Readings above this were often tolerated unless they crossed 140/90 mm Hg. However, the ...

They’re up in arms! Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say accurate blood pressure readings depend on proper arm positioning — and many patients and practitioners are getting it wrong. In the ...

Many people may be surprised to learn the proper procedure for taking a blood pressure reading—because of how different it is from what happens during their doctor’s appointments. Deviations from this ...

Blood pressure tests taken when a patient's arm is not positioned properly could lead to inaccurate readings and false hypertension diagnoses, according to a new study released Monday. Taking a blood ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

Normal blood pressure for adult women is less than 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure may increase with age due to less flexible blood vessels. Exercise and a heart-healthy diet support normal blood pressure ...

High blood pressure earns its reputation as the “silent killer” by developing without obvious symptoms until it reaches potentially life-threatening levels. With nearly half of American adults living ...

Scientists from the University of Exeter has developed a precise method to interpret ankle blood pressure readings—an innovation that could transform care for people unable to have their arm blood ...