you to take actionable steps. Regular monitoring, lifestyle adjustments, and working with your doctor to manage any underlying health issues are key strategies. This proactive approach can reduce your risk of cardiovascular events and improve your overall well-being.
Here are the 10 essential topics to understand about blood pressure at every age. Number 7 reveals the lifestyle change that has the most powerful impact on your heart health.
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- Blood pressure basics
Blood pressure measures the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of arteries. It is recorded as two numbers: systolic pressure (the higher number) represents the pressure when the heart beats and pumps blood, while diastolic pressure (the lower number) reflects the pressure when the heart rests between beats.
Maintaining blood pressure within a healthy range is critical to reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage.
