Knowing some of your health numbers helps you understand how your heart is doing and track your progress. Our education program calls this the culture of heart numbers.
The numbers you should know
- Blood pressure. 140 or higher for the top number, or 90 or higher for the bottom number, over time, is high blood pressure (hypertension). Ask your doctor what your goal is.
- Resting pulse. In an adult, it is usually between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
- Body mass index (BMI). From 18.5 to 24.9 is a healthy weight; from 25 to 29.9, overweight; 30 or more, obesity.
- Waist. More than 80 cm in women or more than 90 cm in men means abdominal obesity.
- Cholesterol and blood sugar. Your goals depend on your risk. Ask your doctor to explain them to you.
BMI does not apply to pregnant women, children or teenagers, and it may not reflect the health of very muscular people well.
If you want to lose weight or change your habits with support, learn about HORMESIS, our prevention program.
Your BMI and waist
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Does not apply to pregnant women, children or teenagers.
Questions to ask your doctor
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