Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first number is called systolic. It shows the pressure in your arteries when ...

Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...

Sauna improves blood pressure by causing vasodilation. Acute sauna bathing (30 min) has been shown to reduce arterial stiffness and improve blood flow via nitric oxide release. Nitric oxide is a ...

Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you're not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...

A stroke rehabilitation centre has published a guide on effective home blood pressure monitoring as part of Heart Month. Evolution Healing Centre said that hypertension, or high blood pressure, ...