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Many people don't measure their blood pressure properly at home—here's how to get accurate readings

Measuring your blood pressure at home means you can take readings over several days to get a better picture of your health, instead of one-off measurements at the doctor's clinic. It's important you ...
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How to Read Your Blood Pressure Numbers Correctly

Your systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure describe the pressure on your arteries at different points in your ...
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Galaxy Watch Guide: How To Measure Your Blood Pressure (And Which Models Can Do It)

Smartwatches have evolved far beyond simple fitness trackers, and Samsung's Galaxy Watch series is a prime example of this. With advanced health monitoring capabilities, your Galaxy Watch offers much ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: How accurate are smart watches for measuring heart rates, oxygen saturation, blood pressure?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I see smart watches that are advertised to measure heart rates, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and even glucose levels. Are these things accurate? -- A.K. ANSWER: The quality of ...
Indiatimes

High BP reading: Your arm position can affect your blood pressure reading, doctor explains the right way to measure BP

A recent study reveals that arm position significantly impacts blood pressure readings. Allowing the arm to hang freely can falsely elevate systolic and diastolic measurements, potentially leading to ...
The Conversation

Many people don’t measure their blood pressure properly at home – here’s how to get accurate readings

Niamh Chapman receives funding from the National Heart Foundation of Australia, as a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2023-2024. She is affiliated with the Australian Hypertension Taskforce as ...