Tag: hypertension
Only 1 in 7 online blood pressure images shows the right technique – are you measuring correctly?
Most home monitors work fine. The technique behind them, often learned from stock photos, does not.
The home blood pressure mistake 3 in 4 people make, and how much it can skew your reading
A study of hypertension patients found 76% place the cuff wrong, and small errors can add up to 50 mmHg.
Cutting salt alone may not lower your blood pressure: here’s what to add
A new University of Vermont review says potassium is the missing half of the equation.
New blood pressure guidelines say not every adult over 65 automatically needs medication
The 2025 AHA/ACC hypertension guideline shifts to individual risk, not age alone.
Healthy blood pressure by age: what’s normal, what’s high, and when to act
Nearly half of US adults have high blood pressure, and most do not have it under control.
New studies point to overlooked causes of hypertension
Scientists are uncovering surprising new factors that may play a role in high blood pressure beyond diet and exercise.