Category: Blood Pressure

Adults Should Receive Treatment for High Blood Pressure Earlier

August 27th, 2025
Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, according to a new set of guidelines issued by America’s top heart health groups. Guidelines The guidelines call for an early and more individualized treatment for th… more »

New Patch Could Help Monitor Blood Pressure

December 4th, 2024
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 »

Five Minutes of Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure

November 20th, 2024
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 »

Arm Positioning Affects Blood Pressure Reading

October 16th, 2024
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’s Sleep and High Blood Pressure may be Connected

July 3rd, 2024
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 »