Medical
Blood pressure below 120/80
Hypertension is the world's number-one mortality risk; a systolic target of 120 gave 27% fewer deaths than 140.
Impact 5/55/5· Replicated RCTs, guidelinesEffort: a habit
First step today
Buy a validated upper-arm monitor and measure morning and evening for 7 days.
How
Home monitoring (upper-arm cuff, morning and evening, 7-day average). Above 130/80: salt <5 g, exercise, less alcohol, weight loss; if not enough, medication — one of the best-proven interventions there is.
Evidence
SPRINT (n=9,361): a <120 systolic target cut major cardiovascular events 25% and all-cause mortality 27% versus <140 over 3.3 years. SPRINT-MIND: –19% mild cognitive impairment.
Goals
Heart, blood sugarHealthy yearsBrain, memory
Related studies
Last reviewed: 6 September 2026
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