"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are many reasons to keep a blood pressure monitor at home, the main one being that high blood ...

According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart condition or hypertension, it's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. There are several at-home blood pressure ...

High blood pressure (BP), or hypertension, can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and a number of other health problems. Whether you have a history of high blood pressure or not, a home blood ...

Which home blood pressure monitors are best? Knowing your blood pressure is an essential tool in managing your overall health. Many people only visit their doctor once or twice a year, which may allow ...

As per Apple, the new hypertension detection feature on the Apple Watch "works passively in the background" and assesses ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 89 and in good health. For six months, my systolic blood pressure was 113 mm Hg. Then, 10 days ago, it dropped to 88 mm Hg for a week. For today and the past week, it’s been ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman whose blood pressure is normally around 135/65 mmHg. For several years now, I have one doctor who uses wrist monitors. When they take my blood pressure, it ...

For accurate readings, check your blood pressure twice a day, take five minutes to relax, and make sure you're following your monitor's directions.

The latest health-tracking feature on the Apple Watch has life-changing implications. Here's how to turn it on, and how it works.