We've long known that high blood pressure increases your risk for heart attack and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70% of folks who have a first heart attack and 80% of those with a first stroke also have high blood pressure. And now we know it's associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer's. A study published in Neurology shows that if your high blood pressure is untreated, you have a 36% greater risk of developing Alzheimer's than folks without high blood pressure. The good news? If you have high blood pressure, eating up to 2 to 4 extra cups of fruits and vegetables daily lowers your blood pressure while improving your heart and kidney health. The benefit comes from reducing the acid level in your blood. But it's also important to cut our foods that raise the acid level - e.g. red and processed meats. Another effective technique: two minutes a day of inspiratory resistance training lowers blood pressure and strengthen your diaphragm muscle. So, get your blood pressure under 125/85 (115/75 is ideal), eat more fruits and veggies, eliminate red and processed meats, and do inspiratory resistance training. For more support, sign up for the free newsletter at LongevityPlaybook.com and read "5 Supplements to Support Heart Health and Blood Pressure" on the iHerb.com blog. It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy. This article is from a column from Dr. Mike Roizen who is chief wellness officer and chairman of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Their motto is: To live your healthiest....visitsharecare.com. It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.
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