February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to learning about heart health and how to take steps to reduce your risk of heart disease — making it a good time to prioritize tracking and monitoring important health metrics.
Keeping track of both your heart rate and blood pressure can help identify potential health concerns, especially as it relates to your overall heart health. Blood pressure is one of the most important health vitals, especially if you have hypertension, and it’s key to monitor your blood pressure consistently. With the help of an Apple Watch, you can easily monitor your blood pressure from anywhere.
Consistency with daily tracking helps establish a baseline for your “normal” blood pressure and helps you see any fluctuations over time. Lifestyle, like stress and not getting enough sleep, as well as medications or diet changes can trigger a spike in your blood pressure readings. Tracking regularly can also document any false readings or effects of any new blood pressure medication.
Using an Apple Watch to monitor blood pressure can’t replace visiting the doctor regularly, but it can provide important data for your visits and signal when it’s time to schedule an appointment. Below, I break down how to monitor blood pressure using your Apple Watch and blood pressure devices that’ll work with your smartwatch.
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How to use your Apple Watch to track blood pressure
