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- 4. 120/80 is considered what kind of blood pressure
- 9. drinking enough water each day can lower the stress on your heart by providing adequate pressure through the veins and arteries
- 12. the percentage of adults over 65 with high blood pressure in the United States
- 13. a state of worry
- 16. the top number of the blood pressure is called what?
- 17. the kinds of foods a person eats on the daily and can affect blood pressure is called a person’s what
- 18. reducing your intake of this seasoning will help lower the risk of high blood pressure
- 19. how often should adults get screened for blood pressure by a doctor
- 20. this can help the body to relax and reduce stress. One should get around 8 hours a night.
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- 1. this is the way a person lives and can impact blood pressure. From the foods a person eats to how they exercise.
- 2. a physical activity in a gym that often helps reduce stress
- 3. a form of exercise that is low impact on the body and can lower blood pressure
- 5. a synonym for high blood pressure
- 6. According to the CDC, how often should adults over 65 exercise each day?
- 7. what is used to listen to the blood pressure
- 8. having a proper size of this is important for an accurate reading
- 10. some adults need to take this to help lower their blood pressure
- 11. vocal or instrumental sounds used to lessen tension
- 14. a series of postures and breathing exercises used to relax muscles
- 15. the diastolic or bottom number of a blood pressure is also known as what period
