Get your blood pressure checked

Get you blood pressure checked. Yeah, you’ve heard it before. But you should take it seriously.

If your like me, you don’t fret about your personal health too much. I go to a doctor as an extreme last resort, usually because I’ve reached the point of needing an anti-biotic.

But my wife and I take our kids’ health very seriously, and we try to take care of ourselves as best as time allows. Surprisingly, it’s my wife who has to monitor her blood pressure daily. Yeah that seems odd, but it turns out about 65 million Americans have high blood pressure, and nearly half are women.

High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work too hard and contributes to hardening of the arteries. It primarily increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, among other ailments.

So take it seriously. Check your family’s health history. Better to be cautious and identify problems early. As parents we need to do what we can to stick around long enough for our kids to grow up.

Related links:
American Heart Association