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.

Open the Health app on your iPhone and navigate to the Heart section, or tap your profile icon and find the health checklist.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman whose blood pressure is normally around 135/65 mmHg. For several years now, I have one doctor who uses wrist monitors. When they take my blood pressure, it ...

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Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the top preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. That’s why accurately monitoring blood pressure is essential. But a significant ...

According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart condition or hypertension, it's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. There are several at-home blood pressure ...

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Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. High blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension) is a top risk factor for some of the most common and deadly medical ...