Ideally, you take blood pressure medication so that it’s most effective when your blood pressure is highest. Here’s how to figure that out.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that all people who are diagnosed with high blood ...

Your pulse and blood pressure work together as vital indicators of heart health, though they measure different things. While blood pressure shows how forcefully blood pushes against artery walls, your ...

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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 ...

Your Apple Watch can help you keep a close eye on your blood pressure at home. Here's how to use it. Macy is a writer on the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood uses to push through your arteries. When it’s high, it ...