Taking your blood pressure with an automated monitor is easy, but getting an accurate reading does have a few requirements. Sheps says that most people's readings are lower at home than at the office.

It's important to take steps to reduce your risk of heart disease, and that starts with monitoring key vitals such as blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, often develops silently ...

Get accurate, consistent readings at home with these cardiologist-approved, editor-tested blood pressure monitors. Loren Brutsch is a writer and editor for Health.com. She has a master's in ...