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What’s the best practice for measuring your blood pressure at home? Elizabeth Tracey reports

Even if you have high blood pressure when it’s measured in your doctor’s office, you may not really have it at all. That’s according to Tammy Brady, …

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Taking a look at blood pressure should begin in childhood so good habits can be instilled, Elizabeth Tracey reports Arm position is just one factor w…

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If your blood pressure measures high it’s wise to consider a couple of things, Elizabeth Tracey reports

Both arm position and resting for a moment before measurement are things to consider if you have a high blood pressure reading. Those are the conclus…

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Besides arm position, must rest also be a part of blood pressure measurement? Elizabeth Tracey reports Arm position matters when it comes to accurate…

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If you measure your own blood pressure, pay attention to your arm position, Elizabeth Tracey reports

Incorrect arm position when your blood pressure is being measured may result in a mistakenly high reading, a study by Tammy Brady, a cardiovascular h…

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Taking a blood pressure right is more complicated than it might seem, Elizabeth Tracey reports

Vital signs like blood pressure may be measured by a number of clinicians during a medical visit, and all of them need to be trained and recertified …

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How high might your blood pressure be if your arm isn’t properly positioned? Elizabeth Tracey reports

High blood pressure is associated with cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes, so keeping it under control is important. Yet many times…

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What should your arm position be if you’re having your blood pressure measured? Elizabeth Tracey reports

Turns out when you get your blood pressure measured, arm position is critical. That’s according to a study led by Tammy Brady, a cardiovascular healt…

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Accurate blood pressure measurement is harder than it seems, Elizabeth Tracey reports

One of the most important things you can do to prevent the number one cause of death – cardiovascular disease – is to keep your blood pressure under …

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Just how are video games to help manage mental health conditions in children developed? Elizabeth Tracey reports

Can you trust a video game to help your child with ADHD, depression or anxiety? A new study by Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Barry Bryant surveyed the f…

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