They’re up in arms! Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say accurate blood pressure readings depend on proper arm positioning — and many patients and practitioners are getting it wrong. In the ...

You might want to arm yourself with this knowledge. The position of your arm could significantly increase your blood pressure readings, according to a study just published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A recent Johns Hopkins University study found small details like where your arm is positioned or how you’re sitting could make a ...

A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Arm position makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement, new research shows. Photo ...

Certain arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, a new study finds. Researchers discovered two positions, in particular, that may affect your numbers. Experts ...

Margaret Graham, 74, has her blood pressure checked while visiting the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Friday, July 13, 2018. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) ...

High blood pressure is among the worst conditions anyone can endure. Not only can it drive you to heart attacks and strokes, but a routine test can also be surprisingly fragile. According to experts, ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

Commonly used arm positions, such as hanging unsupported at the side or with the hand placed in the lap, for blood pressure testing can significantly overestimate levels, according to results from a ...