29/09/2025
Normal BP… but not a “normal” heart? 🫀
As we age, arteries can lose their spring (arterial stiffness) even when the BP reading says ‘all good.’ That hidden strain raises cardiovascular risk—quietly.
What people miss:
✖ “Good numbers” can mask vascular ageing (stiff aorta, higher pulse pressure)
✖ Midlife stress, sleep debt, high LDL, and glucose nudge stiffness along
✖ Masked hypertension: okay in clinic, high at home/night
So act like your arteries matter:
✅ Make walking non-negotiable (20–30 min most days)
✅ Put plants on every plate (fiber helps BP and lipids)
✅ Guard your sleep window (same bedtime, treat snoring/sleep apnea)
✅ Build a tiny stress ritual (5 calm breaths before meals or meetings)
A normal BP is good — but it’s not the full story. Ageing arteries need care beyond the numbers.
[Heart Health, Arterial Stiffness, Cardiovascular ageing, Blood Pressure, Healthy Aging, World Heart Day, Heart Awareness, workout, Healthy Foods]
