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A large new study has found that lowering systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—to below 120 mm ...
Researchers have shown, for the first time, that speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS) can be used for cuffless blood ...
Discover how managing your daily salt intake can significantly impact blood pressure. Learn tips to adjust your diet and ...
If you have high blood pressure, getting regular exercise is important -- and your Apple Watch makes it easy to check it.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a normal blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). This includes a systolic pressure reading ...
Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.
A Johns Hopkins study reveals slight arm-position changes during blood pressure tests can falsely elevate readings.
Scientists say that arm position can make a difference during blood pressure readings. A recent trial at Johns Hopkins found slightly lower blood pressure numbers when a person’s arm is lying on a ...
Low blood pressure: Low blood pressure during a heart attack is considered a medical emergency and can occur if the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs. This may be ...
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