A blood pressure of 110/67 is a good reading. It falls squarely within the “normal” category, which the American Heart Association defines as a systolic (top number) below 120 and a diastolic (bottom number) below 80. In fact, 110/67 sits in what many clinicians consider the optimal range, between 100-119 systolic and 60-79 diastolic.
Where 110/67 Falls on the Scale
Current guidelines, established by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association in 2017 and still in use today, break blood pressure into four main categories:
- Normal: below 120/80
- Elevated: 120-129 systolic with diastolic still below 80
- Stage 1 hypertension: 130-139 systolic or 80-89 diastolic
- Stage 2 hypertension: 140+ systolic or 90+ diastolic
Your reading of 110/67 is comfortably in the normal range. Both numbers matter, though research consistently shows the systolic (top) number is the stronger predictor of cardiovascular risk. A systolic reading of 110 is well below the 120 threshold where concern begins, and a diastolic of 67 is healthy too.
Is 67 Too Low for the Bottom Number?
A diastolic reading of 67 is not too low. There’s no firm universal cutoff for hypotension (low blood pressure), but diastolic readings in the 60s are perfectly normal for most people. The concern with low blood pressure isn’t really about hitting a specific number. It’s about whether you’re experiencing symptoms.
If you feel fine, a lower blood pressure is generally better for long-term heart health. Low blood pressure only becomes a medical issue when it causes lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, blurred vision, or difficulty concentrating. Some people naturally run on the lower side and feel perfectly well. Others might notice symptoms if their pressure drops from a higher baseline. The number alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
Why Your Reading Can Change Throughout the Day
Blood pressure isn’t static. It follows a natural daily rhythm: it starts rising a few hours before you wake up, peaks around midday, and drops in the late afternoon and evening. It reaches its lowest point during sleep. So a reading of 110/67 taken in the morning might look different from one taken after lunch.
Several everyday factors can temporarily push your numbers up or down. Caffeine, stress, anxiety, a full bladder, or even just being in a doctor’s office (a phenomenon called white-coat hypertension) can raise your reading. Physical activity temporarily raises it too, though regular exercise lowers your resting blood pressure over time. Dehydration, skipping meals, or standing up quickly can push it lower. A single reading is a snapshot, not the full picture. That’s why doctors often want to see a pattern across multiple readings taken at different times.
How Age Affects What’s “Good”
For most adults, 110/67 is an excellent reading regardless of age. Younger adults and physically active people often have blood pressure in this range naturally. For older adults, current guidelines recommend keeping systolic pressure below 130, and many experts suggest that a target around 120 or even lower benefits those at high cardiovascular risk. A reading of 110 systolic is well within those goals at any age.
The one caveat for older adults is that blood pressure that drops too aggressively can increase the risk of falls from dizziness, especially when standing up quickly. But 110/67 is a naturally healthy reading, not one that signals a problem. If you’re on blood pressure medication and seeing this number, it typically means the treatment is working well, though your prescriber may want to confirm the reading is consistent.
What to Do With This Reading
If 110/67 is your typical blood pressure, you’re in a strong position. Maintaining it comes down to the same basics that protect cardiovascular health in general: staying physically active, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while limiting sodium, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, and avoiding smoking. These aren’t just strategies for lowering high blood pressure. They help keep a good reading from creeping upward over the years.
If this is a one-time reading and you’re curious whether it reflects your usual blood pressure, try checking at home a few times over the course of a week, ideally at the same time of day while sitting quietly for five minutes beforehand. A consistent pattern in the 110/67 range means your cardiovascular system is doing exactly what it should.