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New Blood Pressure Guidelines Slash Heart Disease Risks

8/27/2025

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The US has revised blood pressure guidelines to lower heart disease and dementia risks, updating 2017 recommendations.
The new PREVENT score evaluates cardiovascular risk using data from 3.2 million individuals.
Normal blood pressure is defined as under 120/80 mm Hg, with treatment goals set at less than 130/80 mm Hg for all adults.
Lifestyle changes recommended include exercise, a low-sodium diet, moderate alcohol consumption, and stress management.

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Story summary

The US has revised blood pressure guidelines to lower heart disease and dementia risks, updating 2017 recommendations.
The new PREVENT score evaluates cardiovascular risk using data from 3.2 million individuals.
Normal blood pressure is defined as under 120/80 mm Hg, with treatment goals set at less than 130/80 mm Hg for all adults.
Lifestyle changes recommended include exercise, a low-sodium diet, moderate alcohol consumption, and stress management.