What about High Blood Pressure?

Excerpted from the Will Rogers Institute

Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is recorded as two numbers: systolic pressure (as the heart beats) and “over” diastolic pressure (as the heart relaxes between beats).

Blood pressure rises and falls throughout the day, but when it stays high over time it is called high blood pressure. Usually a blood pressure level higher than 140/90 mmHg is considered hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure. Blood pressure between 120/80 mmHg and 139/89 mmHg is considered prehypertension.

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), one out of three American adults has high blood pressure. Since there are usually no warning signs of this condition, it is very important you have your blood pressure checked regularly. If not controlled, high blood pressure can lead to heart and kidney disease, stroke and blindness. Ask your doctor what you can do to help lower or prevent high blood pressure. The NHLBI reports that high blood pressure can be prevented and lowered by:

Maintaining a healthy weight
Being physically active
Following a healthy eating plan
Reducing sodium in your diet
Drinking alcohol in moderation
Taking prescribed drugs as directed
Quitting smoking

Senior Solutions encourage you to learn more about high blood pressure.

Request the Will Rogers Institute’s free brochure, “Controlling High Blood Pressure,” by clicking HERE or (877) 957-7575.

Read the NHLBI’s free brochure, “Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure,” available at or (301) 592-8573.

For more information contact Senior Solutions at (954) 456-8984 or toll free at 1-800-213-3524