Newsletter Video, February 2022
Smoking, being overweight, having diabetes, having unhealthy blood cholesterol levels, or having a family history of heart disease, increases the likelihood you'll develop heart disease.
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Make a plan with a friend to get heart healthy and track your progress.
Remind each other to keep a log of your blood pressure, healthy weight goals, and physical activity.
| ### The Normal, Elevated, & Hypertension Blood Pressure Numbers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Pressure Category | Systolic (upper number) | Diastolic (lower number) | |
| Normal | < 120 mmHg | and | < 80 mmHg |
| Elevated | 120 - 129 mmHg | and | < 80 |
| Hypertension | |||
| Stage 1 | 130 - 139 mmHg | or | 80 - 89 mmHg |
| Stage 2 | ≥140 mmHg | or | ≥90 mmHg |
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