Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of heart health — yet many people don’t know what their numbers mean.
Is 120/80 still the gold standard? Does blood pressure change with age? And when should you be concerned?
Let’s break down what normal blood pressure really means, based on current guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and leading health institutions like the American Heart Association (AHA).
Because real wellness starts with understanding your body — not guessing.
🔍 What Is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps.
It’s recorded as two numbers:
📌 Measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) — written as “systolic/diastolic,” like 120/80 mmHg
✅ Updated Blood Pressure Categories (AHA & WHO)
The following categories are used globally to assess cardiovascular risk:
