Are you measuring blood pressure correctly? Avoid this mistake to protect your heart health

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By Sara Middleton, staff writer

(NaturalHealth365) We’ve all had the experience of going to the doctor for an annual check-up. One of the first things your nurse or doctor will do is check your blood pressure – and for good reason.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is correlated with an increased risk of death from conditions, including heart attack and stroke. Incredibly, someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds!

New research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) should inspire you to ask your doctor to check blood pressure from both your arms the next time you’re …read more

Source: Natural Health 365

    

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