How to check your blood pressure accurately at home

For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your monitor's directions.
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My Doctor Told Me to Take My Blood Pressure at Home. She Didn’t Tell Me How Hard It Is.

Taking your blood pressure accurately at home can be tricky. I learned this firsthand after my doctor told me to start doing it. I began taking my blood pressure every morning after I worked out, and ...
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Do you take your own blood pressure at home? Here’s how to choose the device that fits your arm best

Ritu Trivedi is a member of the Australian National Hypertension Taskforce working groups for patient activation and engagement, and awareness and screening of high blood pressure. Clara Chow is a ...
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This Is the Best Time to Take Your Blood Pressure, According to Doctors

Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood uses to push through your arteries. When it’s high, it may impact heart health. Home blood pressure monitors make it easy to stay on top of your stats ...
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This Is the No. 1 Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure, According to New AHA Guidelines

The American Heart Association just released new guidelines for blood pressure management. The organization looks at several areas of health to address blood pressure. Doctors stress the importance of ...
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The New AHA Guidelines Reveal the Most Effective Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally

The American Heart Association just released new guidelines for blood pressure management. The organization looks at several areas of health to address blood pressure. Doctors stress the importance of ...
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9 Surprising Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure, According to Doctors

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a flashing warning sign for other, more serious health problems. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), high readings make you more ...