Know Your Numbers

The straight facts on blood pressure and cholesterol #s:

Blood Pressure:

Your target should be:

• Normal blood pressure is below 120/80.

• Pre-hypertension is 120 to 139 (systolic) and/or 80 to 89 (diastolic).

• Hypertension – also known as high blood pressure -- is 140 or higher (systolic) and 90 or higher (diastolic).

Cholesterol:

Here are the numbers to strive for:

• Total cholesterol of 200 mg/dL or lower.

• HDL ("good" cholesterol) of 50 mg/dL or higher, if you're a woman, or 40 mg/dL or higher, if you're a man.

• Optimal LDL is 100 or lower, says Mosca. If you have other major risk factors, like pre-existing cardiovascular disease or diabetes, your doctor may want your LDL closer to 70.

• Triglycerides of less than 150 mg/dL.

  
  

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