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Diet, genetics play roles in preventing high blood pressure

Every time you visit a physician, you're sure to get a blood pressure check. Local providers say knowing your numbers and ...

How often should BP patients check their blood pressure in winter?

The winter season can affect blood pressure levels. A doctor shares tips for accurate home monitoring and lifestyle changes ...
Verywell Health on MSN

How to check your blood pressure at home

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Key Takeaways Use the bathroom before checking your blood pressure.Avoid smoking, ...
WBAL-TV

Woman's Doctor: Keeping your blood pressure in check can help reduce chance of dementia. Here's how

NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, KEEPING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IN CHECK MAY BENEFIT YOU IN THE LONG RUN BY CUTTING YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA. NEARLY HALF OF AMERICAN ...
Soy Carmín on MSN

5 Must-Do Heart Moves for Women to Keep Blood Pressure in Check

Let's be real, keeping your heart happy can feel like a full-time job sometimes. But cardiologists are pointing out that for ...

Why your blood pressure may be normal at home but high at the doctor’s clinic

Stress hormones released during anxiety make the heart beat faster and narrow blood vessels, leading to a sudden rise in BP. ...
NBC DFW

Arm position during blood pressure check may lead to wrong reading, study finds

Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three ...