The average blood pressure for men reads at 120/80 or ideally at less than 120 and below 80.  But this reading can change depending on two factors, one is age and another is physical condition.  As blood pressure is integral in the diagnosis of a large number of health issues, it is important that men should know what their blood pressure readings have to say about their health.

How the Blood Pressure is Measured

The blood pressure is measured using a sphygmomanometer that can determine the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure.  The systolic blood pressure is the pressure on contraction while the diastolic blood pressure is the pressure on relaxation.

For accurate reading of the blood pressure, it’s necessary to repeat the measurement for at least three times; the average of these repeat checks reflects the accurate reading of the blood pressure.  As men are likely to be more at risks for high blood, they should be able to frequently check their blood pressure.

How Age and Physical Condition Can Change Men’s Blood Pressure
Two (2) factors that are known to have a significant effect in changing the blood pressure of men, usually escalating the pressure more than lowering it, are age and physical condition.

As men get older, so does their blood pressure increase.  The average reading for a healthy man at his young to adult stage can range anywhere in the 115-120 for the systolic and 75-80 for the diastolic.  However, a 60 year old and above can have a systolic of 140 and a diastolic of 90 and still considers the blood pressure as normal.

Physical condition is another factor that affects blood pressure.  A physically fit and healthy man enjoys a normal to optimal blood pressure; while men who have health issues experience abnormalities in their blood pressures and is often diagnosed to have high blood pressure.

How to Maintain a Normal Blood Pressure

Keeping the blood pressure to normal level is considered to be the most effective method in preventing fatal diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.  As high blood oftentimes comes without a warning, it is therefore necessary for men to take preventing measures in maintaining their normal blood pressure.

You have to start to introduce some healthy changes to your lifestyle.  The abuses that you do to your body will take its toll as you get older.  Watch what you eat as what and how you eat your foods can elevate or lower your blood pressure.  Start to move your body as the body is meant for movement to maintain its fitness and health.

Keep track of your blood pressure and check if it still falls within the average blood pressure for men.  For your easy reference, men who are below 40 years old should have an average blood pressure of 120/80, men who are in their 40’s can measure at 120-130/80, men who are in their 50’s can have a normal blood pressure of 130/85, and men who are 60 years old and above can have an average blood pressure of 135-140/90.  If you are out of range, you should take immediate and necessary actions.

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