Blood pressure is the amount of force that pushes against artery walls to get blood through the body. If the force is too strong for too long, arteries weaken over time.
In the United States, nearly half of all adults have high blood pressure. In Canada, it’s 1 in 5. Hypertension increases the risk of heart disease, artheriosclerosis, stroke, and kidney failure. Managing this condition is therefore critical not just for all-around health and feeling good but to prevent life-threatening illness.
Meds Increase Risk of Cancer
Studies have shown that taking the most commonly prescribed type of drug—calcium channel blockers—for an extended period puts you at risk for developing cancer 2½ times that of someone who doesn’t and the odds increase as you age.(1)