Guides
Blood pressure, in plain language
Practical guides to home blood pressure tracking — free to read, no app required. Written carefully, sourced from the American Heart Association and other primary references, and never a substitute for your doctor's advice.
Printable blood pressure log (free PDF template)
A free, doctor-friendly printable blood pressure log template. Download the PDF, print it, and start tracking today — plus tips on logging correctly.
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What to bring to a cardiology appointment
A practical checklist for your first (or next) cardiology visit: medication list, blood pressure log, symptom notes, questions to ask, and what to expect.
6 min read
How to take blood pressure at home correctly (AHA guidelines)
Step-by-step instructions for accurate home blood pressure readings, following American Heart Association guidance: cuff position, posture, timing, and common mistakes.
7 min read
Blood pressure chart by age: understanding AHA categories
What counts as normal, elevated, or high blood pressure? The AHA category chart explained, why "normal for your age" is mostly a myth, and what actually changes as you get older.
6 min read
Morning vs evening blood pressure: why readings differ
Blood pressure follows a daily rhythm. Learn why morning readings are often higher, what a healthy morning surge looks like, and how to compare AM and PM readings fairly.
6 min read
Why blood pressure apps that use your camera can't be trusted
Some apps claim to measure blood pressure with your phone camera. Here is what the research and regulators actually say — and why relying on them is dangerous.
6 min read