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When it comes to Blood Pressure – Lower is Better



A lower blood pressure is healthier and may save your life. High blood pressure (HBP) can lead to heart disease and is linked to one of the leading causes of death in Americans. To understand blood pressure, experts explain the top number; Systolic Blood Pressure is a measurement of the force exerted by your heart each time it beats on the walls of your arteries. Your bottom number is Diastolic pressure, and measures the force exerted by your heart between beats on the walls of your arteries. Also you should know experts recently lowered the numbers for what is considered high blood pressure.

The Mayo Clinic states a normal blood pressure is <120 mm Hg over <80 mm Hg and an elevated BP is 120-129 mm Hg over <80 mm Hg. Doctors consider Stage 1 hypertension to be in the range of 130-139 mm Hg over 80-89 mm Hg and stage 2 hypertension over ≥140 mm Hg and ≥90 mm Hg. The mm Hg stands for millimeters of mercury.


HBP is called a silent killer as there are no symptoms, and the CDC estimates 1 of out 3 people with it don’t know they have it. In addition as we age, our risk increases so doctors say it is important to have your blood pressure routinely checked. Home monitors are good options for older adults who are trying to keep their blood pressure under control. 


Healthcare professionals say it is important to talk to your physician about strategies to help lower your BP. They say even small changes like reducing your salt can result in a drop of five or six points; and just losing 2 lbs. can decrease your numbers by 1 point. 


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