To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...
If you have an Apple Watch Series 9 or newer, including Ultra models, you can enable hypertension tracking right now. The ...
As per Apple, the new hypertension detection feature on the Apple Watch "works passively in the background" and assesses ...
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 ...
Your systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure describe the pressure on your arteries at different points in your ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
New recommendations from the American Heart Association aim for early treatment, including lifestyle changes and medications, once systolic blood pressure rises above 130/80 mm Hg, which stands for ...