Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the most important things older adults can do to stay well. Blood ...

You can get your blood pressure checked using a blood pressure machine (if you’re over 40, you can get this done for free in participating pharmacies). ADVERTISEMENT Once you get those numbers you ...

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. It’s measured using two numbers: Systolic pressure is the pressure in your arteries when your ...

Blood pressure chart. ... A reading below 90/60 is ... is a strong indicator of cardiovascular risk at any age. MAP represents the average pressure in your arteries during a heartbeat and ...

For a healthy brain as we age, we need healthy blood pressure. However, nearly half of American adults have hypertension, which is one of the most common — and preventable — risk factors for ...