Understanding Your Health Indicators

Learn about the vital signs and measurements that help assess your overall health and wellbeing.

Normal Health Indicators

Heart Rate

60-100 bpm

A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Well-conditioned athletes may have a resting heart rate below 60 bpm.

Blood Pressure

120/80 mmHg

Normal blood pressure is typically around 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure (hypertension) is 130/80 mmHg or higher.

Blood Sugar

70-99 mg/dL

Normal fasting blood sugar level is less than 100 mg/dL. Levels between 100-125 mg/dL indicate prediabetes.

Oxygen Saturation

95-100%

Normal blood oxygen levels range from 95-100%. Levels below 90% are considered low and may require medical attention.

Body Temperature

97.8-99.1°F

Normal body temperature ranges from 97.8°F (36.5°C) to 99.1°F (37.3°C). A fever is typically considered 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.

Red Blood Cells

4.5-5.9 million/μL

Normal RBC count is 4.5-5.9 million cells per microliter for men and 4.1-5.1 million cells per microliter for women.

White Blood Cells

4,500-11,000/μL

Normal WBC count ranges from 4,500 to 11,000 white blood cells per microliter. This helps fight infections in the body.

Body Mass Index

18.5-24.9

A healthy BMI ranges from 18.5 to 24.9. Below 18.5 is underweight, 25-29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.