Western Illinois University: Macomb Campus

Physical activity is an unplanned movement performed during daily activity where as exercise is planned, structured and a repetitive movement to improve or maintain one or more components of physical activity.

How can I tell if I have high blood pressure?

• High blood pressure (also called Hypertension) has no symptoms. That's why it's called a "silent killer".
• A single elevated blood pressure reading doesn't mean you have high blood pressure.
• The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked by a doctor or other qualified health professional.
• Optimal blood pressure with respect to cardiovascular risk is less than 120/80 mm Hg.