Blood pressure numbers to be concerned about!
Story by, Mie Hermansen.
Blood pressure after 60: Why “120/80” might not be the right target anymore.
As we age, changes occur that few of us can avoid, and your blood pressure is one of them.
What was once considered a “perfect” reading in your 30s or 40s may not be ideal later in life.
In fact, trying to force your numbers to fit the 120/80 rule could do more harm than good.
When the numbers shift;
After the age of 60, blood vessels naturally lose some of their flexibility.
This makes it harder for the heart to pump blood efficiently, and as a result,
Blood pressure tends to rise slightly.
According to the European Society of Cardiology, a healthy range for older adults is a systolic pressure between 130 and 139 mmHg and a diastolic pressure between 70 and 79 mmHg.
The key is not perfection, but stability.
Maintaining consistent readings below 140/90 is generally considered safe for most active older adults without major health problems.
On the other hand, blood pressure that drops too low, below 110/70, can increase the risk of dizziness, weakness, and dangerous falls.
Thank you for reading,
Tim.
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