Normal BP is typically less than 120/80 mm Hg. Both high (hypertension) and low (hypotension) pressure can cause health issues. Knowing your numbers, risks and symptoms helps protect your heart and ...

Your doctor says everything looks fine, but you still feel terrible. The problem might not be your health but how labs define “normal.” Understanding the difference between normal and optimal could ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among adults with hypertension and high CV risk, greater time with systolic BP within target range predicted ...

Labs calculate normal by testing everyone who walks through the door, including patients with undiagnosed conditions and chronic diseases. The middle 95 percent becomes the reference range, whether ...