When your head hits the pillow, you may be wondering about another part of your body: your ticker. Is sleeping in a certain position, like on your left side, bad for your heart? We asked a leading ...

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Certain arm positions -- supported on a lap or hanging by the side of the body -- led to significant overestimation of blood pressure readings compared with standardized positioning, a randomized ...

Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three ...

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 ...

We all have our favorite sleeping position. Chances are we'll shift from one side to another or even find that perfect position on our back or stomach throughout the night. Sleeping with a pillow ...

Share on Pinterest Inaccurate high blood pressure readings caused by certain arm positions could lead to misdiagnosis of hypertension. Oscar Wong/Getty Images In a new study, researchers say different ...

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