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H5N1 is shorthand for the strain of influenza that’s been worrying some public health experts this summer since being found in multiple herds of cows. Now at least two people have turned up positive with a slight variation on the …

What’s the best strategy for staying ahead of emerging flu strains? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

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, author of a Johns Hopkins study looking at the impact of arm position …

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

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 when it comes to obtaining an accurate blood pressure reading. That’s according to Tammy Brady, …

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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 conclusions of two studies by Tammy Brady, a cardiovascular health promotion expert at Johns Hopkins, …

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

Besides arm position, must rest also be a part of blood pressure measurement? Elizabeth Tracey reports Arm position matters when it comes to accurate blood pressure measurement, a Johns Hopkins study by Tammy Brady, a cardiovascular health promotion expert, shows. …

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Incorrect arm position when your blood pressure is being measured may result in a mistakenly high reading, a study by Tammy Brady, a cardiovascular health promotion expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues has shown. Brady says since home blood pressure …

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

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 periodically. That’s according to Tammy Brady, a cardiovascular health promotion expert at Johns …

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

High blood pressure is associated with cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes, so keeping it under control is important. Yet many times blood pressures are measured without consideration for arm position, resulting in higher readings than would be seen …

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

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 health promotion expert at Johns Hopkins, who showed that suboptimal arm positions increase the top number …

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

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 control, and that starts with measuring it. Tammy Brady, a cardiovascular health …

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