Source: Jessica Booth, FORBES, 10/18/21


Blood pressure numbers are an important health indicator, which is why many doctors recommend monitoring them at home as you age. But there’s little point in doing so if you don’t know what the readings mean or how to gather them correctly. What’s more, readings vary throughout the day and can depend on factors like hydration and stress. Plus, the ranges of numbers that indicate high, low and normal blood pressure vary based on your age.

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