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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.

The Mayo Clinic advises that monitoring blood pressure at home is crucial for those with high blood pressure. Using a home blood pressure monitor is a must for anyone who wants to track heart health.

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...