How do I check my blood pressure?

You can get a blood pressure cuff at local stores. There are two numbers involved in checking your blood pressure. The top number, the Systolic blood pressure is the pressure that your heart creates when it contracts to pump blood through out your body. The bottom number is Diastolic, which is the pressure in your vascular system when the heart is at rest. The normal range for a systolic blood pressure is 90 to 140.

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