Controlling
your blood pressure is critical
According to JNC VII (the seventh report of the Joint
National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation,
and Treatment of High Blood Pressure):
Normal
blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg
A
blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg to 139/89 mm Hg is
called "prehypertension." Those in the
130/80 mm Hg to 139/89 mm Hg range are at twice the
risk of developing high blood pressure
A
blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or above is considered
high blood pressure
Even though you might not
feel high blood pressure, it is a major risk factor for
many kinds of health problems, including:
