The Lisa Rice Library and Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Library each installed a self-serve blood pressure kiosk last week. Each will soon obtain five take-home blood pressure kits that people ...

Arm position makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Checking your blood pressure at home?

Arm position matters when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure reading But a study shows that health care providers often overlook recommended positioning Measuring without proper arm ...

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TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Don’t worry if someone’s checking your blood pressure in a loud public place. The reading they get is apt to be just as accurate as if the test were taking ...

Blood tests are a simple and practical tool for understanding your health and guiding your care. Different types of blood tests provide different kinds of insight. Some focus on diagnosis, while ...

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Checking your blood pressure at home? Pay attention to arm position. A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers confirms that it makes a "huge difference" when ...