If you have high blood pressure, getting regular exercise is important -- and your Apple Watch makes it easy to check it.

A new optical device called SCOS tracks blood pressure using laser light, offering a cuff-free alternative for continuous ...

Researchers have shown, for the first time, that speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS) can be used for cuffless blood ...

To keep track of your blood pressure, you need accurate readings, especially if you measure it at home. If your blood pressure is measured incorrectly, it may seem higher or lower than it really is.

Common mistakes in blood pressure measurement can produce dangerously misleading results. Californians call on Donald Trump ...

Go on, give yourself The Big Squeeze. High blood pressure is a danger in hiding. A quick check can prevent a lifetime of ...

A new method for enhancing the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle may be critical for ...

Studies show walking is an easy and effective way to prevent and manage blood pressure, and can reduce your risk of ...

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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 ...