Real World Nutrition

Episode 33: High Blood Pressure Risk Factors


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So many people have high blood pressure and do not know it. And even people who may be aware of their elevated blood pressure may not think it is serious. 
 
I have measured many people's blood pressure, and when I would report to them, their numbers were above normal, and they needed to watch it or get it checked; I was often told, “oh, that is my normal.” 
 
Some medical conditions, such as diabetes, can increase the risk of high blood pressure, but there are steps to reduce risk by changing what is in our control. 
 
There are risk factors out of our control, such as family history and age. But we can still do many things to reduce this risk in other ways.
 
Read more: High Blood Pressure Risk Factors https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/blood-pressure 
 
Read more: Powerful Potassium https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/potassium
 
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 32 Powerful Potassium https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep32
Read more: Alcohol Guidelines https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/alcohol-guidelines 
 
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 10 Alcohol in Moderation and More: https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep10 
 
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Real World NutritionBy Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN LD

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