It is becoming ever easier to keep an eye on our health from the comfort of our own homes. With in-home devices and, of course, the endless number of apps, we track out calories, steps and sleep quality but what about our blood pressure?

In the UK, high blood pressure is the third biggest risk factor for disease after tobacco smoking and poor diet. High blood pressure is the largest single known risk factor for cardiovascular disease and related disability, and causes an increased risk of heart failure, coronary artery disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, peripheral arterial disease, and vascular dementia - so it is pretty important to keep an eye on it if your doctor has diagnosed high blood pressure.

The ActivScan 9 allows you to track and monitor your blood pressure from home and identify triggers and patterns in your lifestyle that could be contributing to your high blood pressure. The ActivScan 9 works alongside your smart phone via the Braun Healthy Heart app - simple and intuitive to use, it provides clear data on your blood pressure health, and it lets you input other events like exercise, diet and sleep to help you see how your day-to-day life effects your blood pressure. Thankfully for people like my dad who couldn’t tell the difference between a calculator and a smart phone, your results are displayed on the clear and bright screen, which is easy to interpret on a colour coded display: green, amber and red. You can track your results over time with the calendar tool and you can access and share the data with your doctor or health care professional at any time.

The arm band is compact and works with an almost clamp-like action (don’t worry it isn’t painful) rather than wrestling with a long Velcro strip. It is much easier to use with one hand, the lining is smooth & soft against the skin and it gently inflates to a comfortable level. The ActivScan 9 also has an Irregular Heartbeat Detection function and memory for multiple users. A great choice for home testing, it is simple, comfortable and accurate; it could give you an invaluable insight into you heart’s health. RRP £149.99

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Pros

Durable

Clear, accurate results

Easy to use

One hand operation

Braun Heart Health app