The Lisa Rice Library and Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Library each installed a self-serve blood pressure kiosk last week. Each will soon obtain five take-home blood pressure kits that people ...

Prevention is key, and adopting a regimen of no smoking, minimal alcohol, a healthy, reduced-salt diet, low stress levels and ...

Arm position makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Checking your blood pressure at home?

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Checking your blood pressure at home? Pay attention to arm position. A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers confirms that it makes a "huge difference" when ...

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Don’t worry if someone’s checking your blood pressure in a loud public place. The reading they get is apt to be just as accurate as if the test were taking ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when a person’s blood pressure reaches above 140/90 mmHg or higher. This can be chronic, and while it can be harmless, it can also develop into ...