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Your Blood Pressure's Best Friend

By RealAge

This Week's Tips

Feeling a little light on friendship lately? Then do something about it. Right now. Really.

Call an old friend. Make a playdate. Join a message board. Volunteer. Otherwise, your heart could pay the price. Because the lonelier people feel, the higher their blood pressure may rise.

Getting Connected
Loneliness seems to affect systolic (top number) blood pressure most, according to a recent study. And too-high systolic readings can increase your risk of stroke (could you spot the warning signs?) or heart disease (here are the top risk factors). So get connected! Your heart will be lighter and healthier for it.

More Ways to Bring It Down

Do you know about the diet that's proved to reduce blood pressure? Check it out here.

RealAge Benefit:

Keeping your blood pressure at 115/76 mm Hg can make your RealAge as much as 12 years younger.

 
References
Published on 01/24/2008

Loneliness is a unique predictor of age-related differences in systolic blood pressure. Hawkley, L. C., Masi, C. M., Berry, J. D., Cacioppo, J. T., Psychology and Aging 2006 Mar;21(1):152-164.


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