by Monica Griffin | Mar 11, 2015 | Heart Rate |
With the current lifestyle we have, we are prone to more diseases than compared to our previous generation. No proper time to sleep, skipping breakfast, eating all high calorie food and above all no exercise. People give very casual answer for not exercising i.e.,... by Monica Griffin | Nov 18, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
Blood pressure cuff is simply not “Just Cuff”, it plays a vital role in providing accurate blood pressure readings. It is necessary that the cuff is neither too loose nor tight. The cuff’s lower edge should be approximately one inch above the elbow. In addition,... by Monica Griffin | Nov 5, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
Lot of people are not aware that the cuff size plays a major role in getting accurate blood pressure readings. Cuff is an inflatable bladder encased in a cloth, which you wrap around the arm to measure blood pressure. If you feel, you are getting false blood pressure... by Monica Griffin | Oct 5, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
While thinking about Home Blood Pressure Monitors, the first thing that comes to mind is how accurate are they. Which one would be better home based wrist or upper arm monitors? Is the reading comparable to the readings at the doctor’s office? If we just take the... by Monica Griffin | Sep 13, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
You blood pressure may be low because of temporary conditions such as you are very tired or fasting. In addition, you might be on some medication that may lead to low blood pressure. However, if your blood pressure is low consistently, then it is better to consult a...