A seated adult whose arm dangles at the side while a cuff inflates will, on average, read 6.5 mmHg higher on systolic ...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified a physical reason why a familiar blood pressure test can ...

Resting an arm on the lap or letting it hang at the side can make a blood pressure reading appear higher than it would with proper support. A clinical trial found that these common positions raised ...

Pregnancy Safety Tips: High blood pressure during pregnancy is considered a greater risk because it affects not only the mother but also the baby. Let us explain this in detail. Why is a blood ...

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 place in a quiet, less stressful environment ...

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 it comes to getting an accurate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These devices can help you keep better track of your numbers—and get them under control Arm blood pressure monitors, including the ...

Scientists from the University of Exeter has developed a precise method to interpret ankle blood pressure readings—an innovation that could transform care for people unable to have their arm blood ...