Did you know 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.
No Pressure Blood Pressure Testing Locations and Times:
9:00 am - 10:00 am - Physical Plant, General Services, Public Safety
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Hill Center, Gannett, Whalen Center, CHS
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Dillingham, Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Job, Friends
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Campus Center, Hammond Health Center, Fitness Center, A&E Center
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Textor, Muller, Bookstore, Williams
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Smiddy, CNS, Park, Admin. Annex
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Alumni Hall, Ceracche Center, Towers, Terrace
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
