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A wearable patch the size of a postage stamp that can monitor blood pressure continuously could soon help people manage their hypertension. New Way to Measure Blood Pressure Maintaining a normal blood pressure—120 over 80, helps prevent many illnesses… more »

Adding just five minutes of exercise to your daily routine lowers your blood pressure and might cut your odds for heart disease, new research shows. Adding Exercise to Daily Routine According to researchers, high blood pressure affects almost 1.3 bill… more »

A new study confirms that arm positioning makes a stark difference when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement. Measuring Blood Pressure The new study looked at the effects of three arm positions during a blood pressure test: suppo… more »

Children and teenagers who routinely do not get enough sleep may be more inclined to develop high blood pressure, new research indicates. Teens and Sleep An analysis of data from more than 500 children and teens with hypertension revealed an associati… more »

People who lower the amount of salt in their diet by using salt substitute may significantly decrease their risk of developing high blood pressure, a study suggests. Salt Substitute Study The report analyzed data from hundreds of adults, ages 55 and o… more »