BLOOD-PRESSURE management isn’t a sexy topic like “antiaging drugs” or “DNA-based diets,” but it has enormous implications for health and life span. And because lifestyle factors have such a profound impact, everyone has the power to take steps toward controlling and improving their BP. It’s bread-and-butter primary-care medicine—but a critical part of the longevity playbook.
High blood pressure is a silent killer. There are no symptoms, yet over time the effects of high blood pressure can compound, elevating risk for heart attacks and other serious health concerns, including stroke and dementia. For this reason, managing blood pressure relatively early in life is critical, but many people aren’t even aware of their BP status. Though