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High blood pressure (hypertension) doesn't usually have any symptoms, so the only way to find out if you have it is to get your blood pressure checked. Healthy adults aged over 40 should have their blood pressure checked at least once every five years. If you're at an increased risk of high blood pressure, you should have your blood pressure checked more often â ideally once a year. Having this done is easy and could save your life. This page covers:
There really isnât a single âbestâ time to check your blood pressure. Blood pressure is typically at its lowest right after waking up and tends to vary by up to 30-percent throughout the day. This is a result of hormone changes, activity level, and eating. Deciding on a good time to check blood pressure is really a function of three things: Why youâre doing the checking.