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May 4th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — Managing your blood pressure is
the most important thing you can do to help lower your risk of stroke, the
fourth leading cause of death in the United States, experts say.
Yet many people don’t realize they’re at risk of having high blood
pressure, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke
Association.
As part of American Stroke Month in May, heart and stroke experts
outline the top risk factors for high blood pressure.
Family history. If your parents or a close relative had high
blood pressure, you’re also at risk for the condition. It’s a good idea to
research your family’s medical history in order to find out if high blood
pressure runs in the family.
Advanced age. As people age, they’re at increased risk for high
blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. This is because blood vessels
lose flexibility with aging, which leads to increasing pressure on the
cardiovascular system.
Gender. Men are more likely than women to have high blood
pressure until age 45. Between ages 45 to 50 and 55 to 64, the risk for
high blood pressure is about the same for men and women. After age 64,
women are much more likely than men to have high blood pressure.
Being inactive. Sitting at your desk or on your couch too much
increases your risk of having high blood pressure. Getting regular
exercise is a natural way to lower it.
Too much salt. Salt keeps excess fluid in the body that can add
to the burden on the heart, increasing high blood pressure risk. Keep your
sodium intake to less than 1,500 milligrams per day.
Being overweight or obese. Watch your weight. If you are
overweight, losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds can help lower blood
pressure.
Drinking too much. Heavy and regular alcohol consumption can
lead to a dramatic increase in blood pressure and also cause heart
failure, stroke, and irregular heartbeats. If you drink alcohol, limit
your consumption to no more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a
day for women.
More information
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has more about high blood pressure.
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