Ithaca College

The next No Pressure Blood Pressure will be held on Wednesday, September 30th.

Body: 67 million people have high blood pressure in America

What we already knew:

·Risk of CVD (Cardio Vascular Disease) doubles for each incremental increase in SBP of 20 mmHg or DBP of 10 mmHg.

·Aerobic exercise training leads to reduction in resting BP of 5-7 mmHg in those with hypertension.

New studies show:

·Using salt substitutes can decrease blood pressure

·80% of sodium Americans intake comes from packaged, processed and restaurant foods.

·Home cooking is a great way to control your sodium intake

·Exercise can slow down the inevitable increase in blood pressure as you age.

·Those who have proper protein intake are 40% less likely to develop high blood pressure

·A combination of a high protein and high fiber intake can even lower the risk for hypertension

·Consuming flaxseed daily may help reduce high blood pressure

Blood Pressure category:

Systolic mmHg (top #) / Diastolic mmHg (bottom #)

Normal: Less than 120 and Less than 80

Prehypertension: 120-139 / 80-89

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 1: 140-159 / 90-99

High blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 2: 160 or higher / 100 or higher

Hypertensive Crisis (Emergency care needed): Higher than 180 / Higher than 110

American Heart Association recommendations to help maintain Blood Pressure:

1. Better diet habits
2. Regular Exercise
3. Strive for a healthy weight
4. Pay attention to stress levels
5. Avoid smoking
6. Properly use medication
7. Limit alcohol consumption

No Pressure Blood Pressure Testing Locations and Times:

8:00 am - 9:00 am - CHS, Smiddy, Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Ceracche Center
9:00 am - 10:00 am - Physical Plant, General Services, Public Safety
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Gannett, Whalen Center, Hill Center
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Dillingham, Job, Friends, A&E Center
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Campus Center, Hammond Health Center, Fitness Center
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Textor, Muller, Bookstore, Williams
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - CNS, Park, Admin. Annex
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Towers, Terraces, Alumni Hall