Aging is recognized as one variable factor of increase the risk of high blood pressure. Generally, as people get older, the blood pressure rises as well. As a matter of fact, 80 % of people over 65 years old have elderly blood pressure. The high blood pressure in elderly is related to hormone changes, alterations in the wall of blood vessels and arteries wall, and the drop off of heart operation efficiency. (more…)
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