May is national blood pressure education month
May 2012
High blood pressure does not present many physical symptoms, so it can be hard to recognize.
However, high blood pressure can cause serious health conditions, so it’s important to
understand the risks and monitor your numbers to avoid major health issues.
Atherosclerosis is caused when arteries hardened as our bodies age. High blood pressure
accelerates this process and can create blockages in our major vessels.
Strokes can occur because high blood pressure causes our blood vessels to weaken and cause
blood clots to block blood and oxygen from flowing to the brain.
Heart attacks can occur when arteries that carry blood to the heart are blocked. High blood
pressure can cause your heart to become enlarged and not work as efficiently.
Kidney damage can occur because high blood pressure damages blood vessels, allowing toxins
to build up in our blood.
Healthy lifestyle choices are important to regulate blood pressure. Maintain a healthy weight,
choose a diet full of low sodium and low saturated fat foods, stop smoking, exercise regularly,
and talk to your doctor about maintaining a healthy blood pressure. LiveWell.
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