Pressure is the amount of force applied per unit area. Pressure can be measured by a pressure gauge, but it is important to know the type of pressure the gauge is reading. This article will cover the ...

If you’re a regular reader of Quick Drills, you know we spend most of our time in this column covering the basic fireground and rescue skills that each of us need to be good at our jobs. This month is ...

Everybody has and needs blood pressure. Without it, blood can’t circulate through your body. And without circulating blood, your vital organs can’t get food they need to work. That’s why it’s ...

A pressure washer (also called a power washer) is the perfect tool to work cleaning magic on concrete, decking, walkways, patios, steps, and more. The best pressure washers can erase months or even ...

When patients are diagnosed with hypertension – as nearly half of American adults have been – they are often advised to buy a blood pressure monitoring device to use at home. Daily home readings paint ...

There’s a horseshoe-shaped warning light on your car's dashboard with an exclamation point in the middle. This is your tire pressure light, also known as the TPMS light. TPMS is short for Tire ...

Blood circulating through your body moves with a certain force -- that’s your blood pressure. This force can be affected by how strongly the heart is pumping and by the size of the vessels the blood ...

Home-use blood pressure cuffs led to better management of hypertension (high blood pressure). Basic devices simply display blood pressure. Home-use blood pressure cuffs led to better management of ...

If your doctor has diagnosed you with high blood pressure, what should you know? Tom Miller, MD, explains why hypertension is often called the "silent killer." Learn how high blood pressure is ...

Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) at two points: when the heart beats (systolic) and between beats (diastolic). The systolic reading is usually stated in front of (or over) ...