This may be hard to believe, but the number of American men under age 45 with high blood pressure has tripled--since November of 2017! For women under 45, the number has doubled.
How can that be? Just watch: Jo's VERY SHORT video on high blood pressure
In November of 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association adjusted their guidelines for the treatment of high blood pressure ("hypertension"). They started by lowering the threshold for "high blood pressure" from 140/90 to 130/80. Overnight, nearly half of all American adults were classified as having high blood pressure.
So, when was the last time you had your BP taken? You know that funny looking machine at your pharmacy? Have a seat and check it out. To make sure you get an accurate reading, follow these steps: GETTING AN ACCURATE BLOOD PRESSURE READING
If your numbers are high (and the machine's chart may not have been updated with the new guidelines), make a doctor's appointment to see what's what.