Blood Pressure by Age: Why Modern Medicine No Longer Uses Age-Based “Normal” Ranges
For decades, many people believed a simple rule about blood pressure: “Your normal blood pressure is 100 plus your age.” For example, a 40-year-old might be told that 140/90 is acceptable, while an older adult could be considered “fine” with even higher readings. Although this idea has been widely circulated, it is no longer supported…