10/22/2026
Understanding your health starts with knowing your numbers! During Health Literacy Month, we’re sharing four important health measurements to help you take an active role in your well-being.
Let’s start with blood pressure. It measures the force exerted against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood to your body.
What’s normal? Normal blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mm Hg.
Knowing your blood pressure can help you understand your risk for heart disease and stroke. Talk with your health care provider about your numbers and what they mean for you.
Stay tuned for our next post on cholesterol!