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As we age our blood pressure rises. The science behind this is simple: with each year that passes and as our body gets older, the structure and function of our heart changes and so too does the flexibility of our blood vessels ^[1]. To be more precise, on average, our systolic blood pressure (the number on top), rises with age and the diastolic blood pressure (the number on the bottom) increases up until the age of 50 then declines ^[1].

So what does this mean? Because higher blood pressure is linked to heart disease, kidney damage, strokes and an increased risk of death ^[1] it is important to take steps to monitor your blood pressure at all ages but especially as you get older.

Consider this: Even if you do not have high blood pressure by age 55 to 65, your lifetime risk for developing it is still a whopping 90 percent ^[2].

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• PreCardix has a strong and documented blood pressure lowering effect.
• You should experience a noticeable effect after only 2 weeks of use.
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Things that increase your risk of developing high blood pressure as you age

The following things may increase your risk for developing high blood pressure ^[2]:

• Smoking
• Being less active
• Eating a diet that is low in produce and fiber and/or high in fat and salt
• Drinking alcohol to excess
• Living with chronic stress
• Decrease in kidney function
• Unhealthy weight
• Diabetes

Some causes of high blood pressure cannot be controlled like your genes, ethnicity, gender and age. However, for the things you can control like smoking, alcohol intake, stress level, diet and exercise it is important that you take steps to treat what you can. In essence, treat what you can and monitor what you can’t.

 

Monitoring your blood pressure

The best way to treat high blood pressure is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However this can be quite difficult because the overwhelming majority of people diagnosed with high blood pressure develop it silently. This is due to the lack of visible or noticeable symptoms. So regular, routine check-ups with your doctor is the best way to catch high blood pressure early on and prevent it from increasing further.

However, keep in mind that some of the lifestyle tips mentioned above will help lower your chances of developing high blood pressure to begin with.

 

Managing high or elevated blood pressure

High blood pressure is referred to as an asymptomatic disease. This is another way of saying that even though you might have high blood pressure you probably won’t have any symptoms. In fact, it is possible to go for years without realizing that you have high blood pressure.

Additionally, high blood pressure is a chronic condition – it is manageable but rarely curable. Here are some steps you can take to manage your blood pressure:

• Stick to a diet that is high in fiber, fruits and vegetables and low in salt. Foods that are high in potassium, calcium and magnesium are also great options. By eating healthy and exercising regularly, things like diabetes and obesity can be prevented.
• Consider starting a regular exercise routine –walking, gardening, swimming or light jogging up to 30 minutes a day are just a few ideas.
• Your alcohol consumption should be kept at a moderate level. Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer every now and then, but avoid excessive drinking.
• If you are a smoker then try your best to quit. Your doctor will be a great source of assistance and can provide you with stop-smoking resources and different methods to help you give up the habit.
• Stress is another major factor in high blood pressure. Our jobs, families and finances can all be a huge source of stress but where possible try to limit it. Be sure to take time for yourself, find a relaxing hobby or treat yourself to a massage every so often.

Although high blood pressure and ageing have a strong relationship, having one of these things does not make the other inevitable. As we age the chances of developing high blood pressure increases but there are steps we can take (early on) to help reduce our chances of developing it.

References

1) Rockwood, M. R. H., & Howlett, S. E. (2011). Blood Pressure in Relation to Age and Frailty. Canadian Geriatrics Journal : CGJ, 14(1), 2–7.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516342/

2) Johns Hopkins Medicine. Healthy aging

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/healthy_aging/diseases_and_conditions/hypertension-what-you-need-to-know-as-you-age

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