{"id":544,"date":"2016-09-27T20:05:26","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T20:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fitness2.mythemecloud.io\/?p=544"},"modified":"2016-09-27T20:05:26","modified_gmt":"2016-09-27T20:05:26","slug":"lower-blood-pressure-after-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutrainsight.fit\/lower-blood-pressure-after-40\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Lower your Blood Pressure for Men above Forty"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"more-space\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">According to the American Heart Association studies, one out of three men above forty years in the United States and United Kingdom are diagnosed with blood pressure concerns. Barely a third of them know they have symptoms of blood pressure. As per Harvard studies, blood pressure nowadays is considered as a silent killer. It has been leading to 15% of males deaths above forty in the United States and United Kingdom. The incidence of blood pressure for men above 40 years has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Although it causes no symptoms, it\u2019s high time to come up with ideal strategies to lower blood pressure after 40.<br \/>\nValid Sources of Blood Pressure<br \/>\nIn as many cases of blood pressure for men in the United States and United Kingdom, underlying causes remain mysterious. According to research, at 40 years and above, blood pressure more likely affects men than women. So, blood pressure is the estimate of blood amount pumping against heart arteries blood walls. Therefore, if your pressure is reading above 120\/80, then without wasting time, seek medical consultancy on how to lower blood pressure after 40 years.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">Other factors that propel blood pressure:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"text-content\">The obstructive sleep apnea<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-content\">Obesity<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-content\">Side effects of some medications<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-content\">Kidney failure<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-content\">Family genetics on blood pressure<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-content\">Too much smoking and alcohol consumption<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-content\">High salt levels in diets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-content\">7 Easy Ways to Lower Blood Pressure above 40 Years<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">Have you been diagnosed with blood pressure? Well, it\u2019s not the best time to think you are no longer productive. Guess what? You have just joined 28% of men living with blood pressure above forty in the United States and United Kingdom. However, we have ideal news for you. Do you know you can manage your blood pressure concerns through the application of several doable techniques? Yeah, it\u2019s time to try implementing these hacks for healthy and robust heart vessels for longer life.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-content\">1. Reduce Stress levels<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">Well, stress levels with blood pressure are directly linked. Occasionally, stressful situations cause blood pressure to spike profoundly for a temporary period. So, how do stress reactions affect your blood pressure? Typically, whenever your body is in stress, it produces a surge of hormones that increases heartbeat by narrowing the blood vessels. It\u2019s always advisable to know what causes stress to you and how to eliminate it. To cope with your stressors, learn how to accept change of expectations, relaxing by doing what you love and shunning off your stress triggers.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-content\">2. Exercise Regularly<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">Do you know exercising daily for 30 minutes can lessen your blood pressure about 5 to 9 mm HG? Sure, if you have been diagnosed with blood pressure because of age, getting some exercises daily can lower it to safer levels. Regular simple workouts daily strengthen your heart to pump blood with fewer efforts. Well, it takes two to three months of regular exercises to stabilize your blood pressure.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-content\">3. Only Eat Healthy foods<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">Changing your food to control blood pressure at times doesn\u2019t seem easy. However, undeniably the type of diet you consume has direct and dramatic effects on your blood pressure. Well, we all know salty foods are the leading cause of blood pressure for men above 40 years. However, there is much more food friendly in minimizing blood pressure other than reducing salt intakes. Nuts, whole grains, vegetables, fruits to low-fat dairy products have a positive, healthy impact on blood pressure. Therefore, consider increasing potassium intakes to reduce sodium in the body and have a healthy eating plan while dining out too.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-content\">4. Limit Alcohol Consumption<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">Many epidemiological studies have shown that alcohol consumption is directly related to the prevalence of blood pressure. Well, consuming over three alcoholic drinks in one sitting increases your blood pressure and, if done consistently, can lead to long-term effects. Therefore, if you are a heavy drinker, it\u2019s high time you reduce how many bottles you drink in a week.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-content\">5. Visit Doctor Regularly and Monitor Your Blood Pressure Frequently At Home<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">For sure, intermittent blood pressure doctors\u2019 checks for men above 40 may not be enough. That\u2019s why the American Society of hypertension commends high blood pressure patients to monitor its reading often, even when at home. Home blood pressure monitors are simple to use and read. Tracking blood pressure at home is better than occasional measurements at the doctor\u2019s office. Besides, visiting your doctor regularly is essential in lowering blood pressure. With this, a doctor can easily recommend whether you are improving or better treatment alternatives.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-content\">6. Regulate caffeine consumption<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">According to researchers, caffeine in most instances propels dramatic rise in blood pressure once consumed. It\u2019s believed that caffeine blocks body hormones that widen blood arteries in the heart. Therefore, if your blood pressure is prevalent, consult your doctor whether you ought to limit or completely stop consuming caffeinated beverages.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-content\">7. Receive emotional and moral support from your family<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">Supportive friends and family members can significantly aid you lower blood pressure levels. This is by embarking you when going for an exercise program, encouragement on consuming healthy food, and driving you to the doctor\u2019s office regularly. Besides, you can join a support group to give you moral and emotional support on how to be managing your blood pressure levels.<br \/>\nTypically, blood pressure risks for men increases when they hit 40 years. However, despite the gloomy statistics on blood pressure dominance to men over 40 years in the United States and United Kingdom, there is plenty of strategies you can deploy to lower it.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>8. References<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/men\/features\/lower-blood-pressure#1\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/men\/features\/lower-blood-pressure#1<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-pressure\/in-depth\/high-blood-pressure\/art-20046974\">https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-pressure\/in-depth\/high-blood-pressure\/art-20046974<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/high-blood-pressure-hypertension#effects-of-high-blood-pressure\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/high-blood-pressure-hypertension#effects-of-high-blood-pressure<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the American Heart Association studies, one out of three men above forty years in the United States and United Kingdom are diagnosed with blood pressure concerns. Barely a third of them know they have symptoms of blood pressure. 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