A new study finds half of all patients did not take enough blood pressure readings, with one third taking none at all.

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HealthDay News — Individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their blood pressure (BP) at home as often as ...

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Despite receiving devices, education, and support, only one-third regularly took morning and night BP measurements as required.

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More than 70 percent of U.S. adults ages 60 and older have high blood pressure. If you’re among them—or at risk for hypertension—you’ll want to know what new guidelines from the American Heart ...

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A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that something as simple as where you rest your arm during a blood pressure test can make a big difference in the results. This small detail might ...

Some of the changes associated with the menopausal transition can increase the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). For example, declining estrogen levels can narrow blood vessels, and ...

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...