Blood Pressure Explained

Many people monitoring their blood pressure at home take one reading and puts the machine away. Others, will take multiple readings in a row and obtain different results. I get asked this question...

Wrist monitors have gained in popularity lately for various reasons. Similar to an upper arm cuff monitor, the position of the arm is crucial for obtaining an accurate measurement. Because of the...

Many people refer to diastolic blood pressure as the lower number of their blood pressure reading. For some people diastolic may be considered low and nothing needs to be done other than monitoring....

Fruit juices remain extraordinary tasting and healthy if you don't drink ones with added sugar and artificial flavors. If you were able to satisfy your thirst, tastebuds and possibly help lower blood...

Measuring blood pressure can be tricky. It's not as easy as wrapping the cuff around your arm and pressing the start button. Many factors must be considered and followed prior to taking a blood...

Low blood pressure can be just as harmful and dangerous as high blood pressure ((National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Low Blood Pressure)). It probably has more symptoms, and the consequences...