May 2014

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Sanford Center for Health and Well-being

FRESH SQUEEZED LIVING

A cooking, nutrition and well-being newsletter Live smarter. Age better.

MAY IS BLOOD PRESSURE AWARENESS MONTH May 2014 Issue 5 Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries that carry blood away from your heart to other parts of the body. A normal blood pressure reading is 120/80 mmHg. Throughout the day, your blood pressure rises and falls, but it becomes a health problem if it consistently stays high (140/90 mmHg or greater). This is known as high blood pressure or hypertension.

Follow these steps to healthy blood pressure: 3K now your risks. Look at your family history, health factors and lifestyle choices. 3G et your blood pressure tested and check it regularly. 3M aintain a healthy weight. 3L ive a heart-healthy life. Eat a lower-sodium diet, exercise, drink alcohol in moderation and don’t use tobacco.

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Or 76 million adults in the US have high blood pressure. Only half have their blood pressure under control. Usually there are no signs or symptoms associated with high blood pressure. You might not be aware that it’s damaging your arteries, heart and other organs. More likely to die from a stroke if you have high blood pressure.

Deaths per day attributed to high blood pressure. More likely to die from heart disease if you have high blood pressure. Men and women are equally likely to develop high blood pressure.

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