A few summers ago, I was sitting with my family on the porch when my dad began to feel abnormally warm and agitated. He had no chest pain and no trouble breathing, but to be safe, he decided to check ...

Getting an accurate reading on a home blood pressure monitor requires a certain amount of effort. First off, you need an accurate device. Resources like CR’s blood pressure monitor ratings and the ...

For the most accurate reading, take your blood pressure in the morning and in the evening. Take five minutes to get relaxed before you take your blood pressure. Make sure to place the cuff just above ...

Home blood pressure monitoring is crucial for managing heart health, yet many perform it incorrectly, leading to inaccurate readings. Proper technique involves using a validated upper-arm cuff, ...

Danielle Kosecki is an award-winning journalist who has covered health and fitness for 15 years. She's written for Glamour, More, Prevention and Bicycling magazines, among others, and is the editor of ...

If you have high blood pressure, home monitors can be a great way to track your levels and keep them under control. Most of the devices currently available are versions of what your healthcare ...