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"We are the ones who have high blood pressure, ulcers and heart attacks, not cats."
— Roger Caras

BP FACTS:
-Normal blood pressure, for those not taking blood pressure medications, should be less than 120/80.
-Your blood pressure recording is not always the same. When you are exercising or excited, your blood pressure goes up. If you are at rest, your blood pressure will be lower. This is a normal response to changes in activity or emotion. Age, medications, and changes in position can also affect blood pressure.
-One high blood pressure reading does not mean you have high blood pressure. It is necessary to measure your blood pressure at different times, while resting, to find out if your typical blood pressure reading.

Taking Your Pulse and Blood Pressure Learn more from Cleveland Clinic about techniques to measure your pulse and how to interpret the results from taking blood pressure.

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One of the most dangerous things about hypertension -- or high blood pressure -- is that you may not know you have it. In fact, nearly one-third of people who have high blood pressure don't know it. That’s because high blood pressure doesn’t have any symptoms unless it’s very severe. The best way to know if your blood pressure is high is through regular checkups. You can also monitor blood pressure at home. This is especially important if you have a close relative who has high blood pressure.

High Blood Pressure Symptoms - Hypertension Symptoms Symptoms of hypertension (high blood pressure) are usually silent. WebMD tells you more.

Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know whether you have high blood pressure. High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it. 💁

Measure Your Blood Pressure | cdc.gov Measuring your blood pressure regularly is the only way to know whether you have high blood pressure.

A healthy heart is central to overall good health. Embracing a healthy lifestyle at any age can prevent heart disease and lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Keeping Your Heart Healthy - familydoctor.org A healthy heart is central to overall good health. Embracing a healthy lifestyle at any age can lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke.