Going: Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe begins his stumble. A photo of Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe tripping on a red carpet has become a source of ridicule on social media following offical denials that the leader even fell. Mugabe missed a step as he walked off a podium at Harare International Airport, where he was addressing supporters on Wednesday.
In other words, a healthy lifestyle for men is the key to a healthy BP. Previously, the average BP was considered to be 120/80 mmHg. However, the American Heart Association in 2012 revised the range of average bp to less than 120/80 mmHg but not below 90/60, as this indicates hypotension.
2. Blood pressure and heart rate have ânormalâ target numbers. False: There are guidelines, but whatâs normal varies from person to person. Optimal blood pressure typically is defined as 120 mm Hg systolic â which is the pressure as your heart beats â over 80 mm Hg diastolic â which is the pressure as your heart relaxes. For your resting heart rate, the target is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm).