What Is a Blood Pressure Monitor and Why Would You Need One? Your blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office only shows your numbers at that moment. A home monitor lets you check it often, which ...

Wrist blood pressure monitors are a popular way to take blood pressure at home. Their small size and digital face make them convenient to use. Plus, many wrist monitors store past readings and can be ...

Home blood pressure monitoring is crucial for managing heart health, yet many perform it incorrectly, leading to inaccurate readings. Proper technique involves using a validated upper-arm cuff, ...

Try to avoid as many of these factors as you can when taking your blood pressure. Also, try to measure your blood pressure at about the same time each day. Your doctor may want you to check your blood ...

Danielle Kosecki is an award-winning journalist who has covered health and fitness for 15 years. She's written for Glamour, More, Prevention and Bicycling magazines, among others, and is the editor of ...