Education
Research Library
Explore patient-friendly information from trusted national health organizations. Each card opens the original source in a new tab.
These resources are for education only. For questions about your readings, medicines, or symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
How to measure your blood pressure at home, step by step
Cuff size, timing, position, and how many readings to take — the details that decide whether your home numbers are usable.
Understanding hypertension
What blood pressure numbers mean, home-monitoring technique, and current ACC/AHA targets.
Living well with Type 2 Diabetes
Time in range, meal timing, and what fasting vs. post-meal readings tell you.
Kidney health basics
How BP, glucose, and NSAIDs interact with kidney function over time.
Heart failure at home
Weight changes, swelling, and shortness of breath — what to track and when to call.
Measure blood pressure correctly at home
A step-by-step guide to choosing a monitor, preparing for a reading, and positioning the cuff.
Vital signs: what the numbers describe
An overview of blood pressure, breathing rate, pulse, and temperature from the National Library of Medicine.
Use medicines safely
Practical information about medicines, side effects, interactions, and questions to ask your care team.