Stay Healthy Throughout the Season

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Taking care of your heart is super important, and checking your blood pressure is one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy and prevent future problems.

What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. Like water flowing through a hose, if the pressure is too high, it can cause problems. Similarly, blood pressure that is too high can harm your heart and blood vessels. High blood pressure also doesn’t usually have symptoms, making routine checks essential.

Why is Blood Pressure Important? Blood pressure that is too high can make your heart work harder than it should. The damage that it can cause to your heart can lead to significant problems, like heart disease, stroke, and kidney issues. The good news is that high blood pressure can be controlled or even prevented if you take steps to keep it in a healthy range. Fortunately, checking your blood pressure doesn’t take much time. A healthcare provider can take your blood pressure during a routine appointment, or you can check it yourself at home with a blood pressure monitor.

How Buffalo Center and Ellicott Center Are Helping. Both Buffalo Center and Ellicott Center received an award recently for their focus on having residents maintain a healthy blood pressure, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and maintain compliance in taking their medications when needed.

How You Can Take Action. Talk to your doctor about the importance of your blood pressure, and check yours regularly to help prevent future problems. Whether at your next doctor appointment, at a health center like ours, or taking it yourself at home, stay on top of your blood pressure and your heart health!