Hello Balanced Life Family,
How many of you have high blood pressure? It’s also known as hypertension or the silent killer. Hypertension is a common condition in which the long-term force of blood against your artery walls is high enough to eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
Did you know that hypertension usually doesn’t have symptoms? That’s right! You can have it and not be aware of it. That’s why it’s important to check your blood pressure from time to time to be sure that it’s normal. The CDC reports that nearly half of the adults in the United States (47%) have hypertension and only about 1 in 4 have their condition under control.
Your blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries are the higher your blood pressure.
When checking the reading of your blood pressure, you have 2 numbers. The number on top measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The bottom number measures the pressure in your arteries between beats.
You may want to know what is a normal blood pressure reading. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) readings below 120 for the top number and below 80 for the bottom number are considered normal.
If you check your blood pressure and your reading is higher than normal, don’t panic! Talk to your personal physician to be sure that your reading is accurate and follow his/her instructions. The good news is that hypertension can be controlled and, it’s good to be aware so that you can continue to prosper and be in good health.
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