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As we’ve previously noted in agebuzz, heart disease remains one of the most serious causes of illness and death among older adults, and high blood pressure is one of the main causes of stroke and heart attacks in older people. So monitoring your blood pressure and taking prescribed blood pressure…

Chances are if you’re over 65, you’re likely dealing with hypertension or high blood pressure. Statistics are that up to 80% of people over 65 have measurable high blood pressure. Aging can definitely contribute to hypertension, so keeping track of where you stand is important. For a broad overview of…

Maybe you’re one of those people who never even think about your blood pressure except when you’re at the doctor’s office for a check-up. That might be a mistake, however, especially as you’re getting older or if others in your family suffer from high blood pressure. The reality is, high…

If you think you know the risks you’re courting by not addressing your high blood pressure, think again. It turns out that even in mid-life, those of us with high blood pressure are risking neurological damage that could lead to dementia as we get older. New research in the journal…

You may be aware that last fall, The American College of Cardiology changed the guidelines for measuring high blood pressure. As a result, many more people now fall into the category of needing to monitor their blood pressure. Regular monitoring and sensible lifestyle choices can definitely help you keep your blood…

Those of us with high blood pressure are advised to always be vigilant- to watch what we eat, to take our medications, and to monitor our blood pressure if we can. In fact, home monitoring blood pressure devices are so commonly used now that the global market for their use…