Ithaca College

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

Normal: <120/<80 mmHg

Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89 mmHg

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

High blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 2: >160/>100 mmHg

Hypertensive Crisis (Emergency care needed): >180/>110 mmHg

American Heart Association recommendations to help maintain Blood Pressure:

·          Better diet habits

·         Regular Exercise

·         Strive for a healthy weight

·         Pay attention to stress levels

·         Avoid smoking

·         Properly use medication

·         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