One in 3 adults (about 72 million people) have high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension. Many doctors don't know blood pressure guidelines, and they often don't start treatment soon enough in middle age men. Though the recommended blood pressure level is 120/80, most doctors studied didn't recommend treatment for a man with pressure that was much higher. "The researchers also interviewed 22 community doctors, asking whether they would start drug treatment for a 45-year-old black man with an office blood pressure of 145/92 and an out-of-office pressure of 154/95, both well above the recommended 120/80 level. Experts interviewed say patients should know their blood pressure numbers and the indicators of high blood pressure. The lesson: Don't wait for your doctor to bring up your blood pressure (or any other health concern you might have). Initiate the conversation yourself. While you should talk to your doctor or other health care professional about treatment of high blood pressure, a few easy steps can help prevent the health problem in the first place.
Some good news: Italian researchers recently found that Vitamin C delivered intravenously could have an effect on high blood pressure. (For more information on high blood pressure, start here.) In other health news: Stop and smell the roses if you want sweet dreams. Radio waves from cell phones could affect men's sperm counts, if kept in a pants pocket. So, as it turns out, control-top panties aren't very good for us. The stars swear by body-slimming undergarments. Do you? And in stranger news: In addition to breast implants, liposuction and tummy tucks, now you can have surgery to remove back fat. Would you have it? |
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