HOLMANFIT Health Tip: Why High Blood Pressure Is Surging, the Root Causes
MY MISSION is your success: I want to help you live a longer, healthier life by teaching you how to take control of your health.
One of the most serious health conditions in America, high blood pressure, the silent killer, is surging. I want you to know why we have an epidemic of high blood pressure, what’s driving it, the hidden dangers, and what you can do to lower your blood pressure naturally. Never doubt that you can succeed in lowering your blood pressure, and I will help you in this series of posts about high blood pressure.
The Scope of the Problem – It’s Awful!
• Nearly 1 in 2 U.S. adults—around 120 million people—have high blood pressure
• Only 1 in 4 have it under control
• Among adults over 60, it affects more than 65 percent
How Much Has It Increased Since 1960? Look at the Increase!
• In 1960, only 10–15 percent of U.S. adults had high blood pressure
• Today, it’s 45–50 percent—a three- to four-fold increase
Why the Surge? Root Causes of High Blood Pressure
Obesity – The Strongest Link
• 1960: fewer than 15 percent of adults were obese
• Today: over 40 percent
• Obese individuals are 3 to 4 times more likely to have high blood pressure
• Even 10–20 pounds of weight loss can significantly lower your blood pressure—often as much as one prescription medication
Dietary Changes
• Processed foods, added sodium, and sugar have replaced whole, nutrient-rich meals
• Fiber, potassium, and magnesium—key nutrients for heart health—are lacking in most diets
Sedentary Lifestyles
• Most people now sit for 10 or more hours a day
• Daily movement has plummeted with desk jobs, cars, and screens
Chronic Stress & Poor Sleep
• Chronic stress increases cortisol and keeps your nervous system in overdrive
• Poor sleep further disrupts hormones and raises blood pressure
The Hidden Damage of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is called the “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms—until it causes major damage:
• Heart Attack & Stroke – damages arteries and promotes plaque buildup
• Kidney Failure – harms the tiny vessels that filter your blood
• Vision Loss – reduces blood flow to the retina
• Memory Decline – increases the risk of vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s
Bottom Line: You Can Lower Your Blood Pressure — Starting Now
High blood pressure has skyrocketed—but it’s not inevitable.
The real drivers are obesity, poor diet, inactivity, stress, and poor sleep. But you have the power to change all of them.
When you commit to the HOLMANFIT Golden Rule for Fitness & Health, you take the first step toward lower blood pressure and a longer life:
• Eat healthy food in the right amount
• Exercise regularly—cardio and strength
• Don’t smoke
• Get a good night’s sleep
It’s not a fad. It’s not complicated. And it works.
You can and will succeed—once you take that first step.
For detailed, science-based guidance on living by the Golden Rule and creating your personalized health plan, read my book Essentials of Fitness & Health, The First Practical Guide to Fitness & Health Combining Science & AI. Available now on Amazon.
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