Reducing salt intake significantly improves health in seniors with high blood pressure or heart disease High blood pressure is a serious condition that affects 58% of seniors on Medicare. In fact, heart failure is one of the most common reasons why people age 65+ go to the hospital, and heart disease causes 1 in 4 deaths in the U.S. What these serious…
Managing high blood pressure is essential for senior health High blood pressure (also known as HBP or hypertension) is a serious condition that’s common among older adults. In fact, nearly 120 million American adults have high blood pressure – 48% of the population. But only about 1 in 4 have their condition under control. High blood pressure is often called the “silent…
High blood pressure is a condition that affects the majority of seniors. It negatively affects health and can increase the risk of serious conditions like stroke and dementia. That’s why it’s important to understand the basics and find out how to manage it. Carrington College shared a helpful infographic that has key facts about high blood pressure and tips for reducing it.…
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