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  • 15 - Maintaining Your Blood (Cardiovascular) System

  • from Part II - Caring For Your Body
  • Marcy Cottrell Houle, Elizabeth Eckstrom, Oregon Health and Science University
  • Book:
    The Gift of Aging
    Published online:
    08 June 2023
    Print publication:
    08 June 2023, pp 99-106

  • Summary

    More than any other organ system, our blood system undergoes some of the most complex changes of aging across the life span. This chapter outlines normal changes with aging. As much as 70% of heart disease can be prevented or delayed with a healthy lifestyle. This chapter provides recommendations for changing blood pressure. Before adding any pills to bring down blood pressure try lifestyle modifications first. Explains blood pressure medications. Good news for older people: Making it to the age of 75 heart problem free, is an indicator that you may be less likely to suffer from a heart attack in the future. Chapter outlines five actions that are guardians of your blood and heart: Lose weight if overweight. Do not smoke. Eat Mediterranean Diet. Manage cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes. Exercise.