Family hx ht dz: It would help to know what your BP was, exactly. However, it sounds like you currently have no symptoms, and at your relatively young age, you are eager to stay heart healthy! Good for you! Work with your doc on healthful trailered diet and exercise plans. Cut back salt. Make these a way of life. See if that BP comes down or if your doc thinks you need meds right away :) keep it up!!
Answered 5/9/2016
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Heart protection: It is very good for you to work intentionally to protect your heart at your age. To do: Make your diet as healthy as possible: avoid saturated fats, eat only low salt, eat only moderate amounts of protein daily, vegetable protein is best; eat large amounts of antioxidant foods daily which are colored fruit and veggies; exercise daily; get your BP down to normal; don't smoke; maintain ideal body wt
Answered 5/8/2016
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