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You’ve probably seen those cop shows where a paramedic bursts into the emergency room with a patient on a stretcher shouting, “Blood pressure 90-over-60 and dropping fast!” Unless you’re a real-life paramedic, chances are you don’t actually know what blood pressure means. Thankfully, the team at Don’t Change Much has got your back! Below you’ll find a breakdown that finally answers the question: Just what the heck is blood pressure, and why should I care? What is blood pressure? Think of blood pressure like this: when you feel your pulse beat, that’s the high number. It’s just a measure of the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. Your blood pressure can vary throughout the day, and change from day to day. It can also change according to your activity, posture, and emotions. These changes are normal if your blood pressure is within the healthy range. The two types of blood pressure Systolic blood pressure (the top number) measures the force of the blood against your artery walls when it’s at its greatest. Diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) measures the pressure of the blood when the heart relaxes and the force of the blood is at its lowest. High […]