To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...

Your systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure describe the pressure on your arteries at different points in your ...

A new method that improves the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle could be vital for individuals who are unable to have their blood pressure measured on the arm. A ...

Embedded in cell phones, rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic. By Matías A. Loewy ...

Measuring your blood pressure at home means you can take readings over several days to get a better picture of your health, instead of one-off measurements at the doctor's clinic. It's important you ...

The latest health-tracking feature on the Apple Watch has life-changing implications. Here's how to turn it on, and how it works.

High blood pressure, known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease, and something we see often in the Heart & Vascular Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock ...

Having high blood pressure, called hypertension, is the biggest risk for disability, dementia, and early death around the world. In the U.S., almost half of adults have it. Hypertension is also ...

High blood pressure is a common medical condition that can lead to heart disease, if it's left untreated. Here's how to know ...

Wearable ultrasound devices are actively used in various medical settings, including hospital diagnostics, rehabilitation ...

HealthDay News — Universal free school meal policies, such as the Community Eligibility Provision, may be associated with improved blood pressure in students, according to a study published online ...

If just by looking at our watch or cell phone we can know, in real time, our heart rate, the number of steps we take, the calories we burn and the hours of sleep we got the night before, why can’t we ...