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The New Blood Pressure Numbers Every Woman Should Know
Learn why optimal blood pressure is now lower than before and how managing it after menopause reduces heart disease and dementia risk.
In this episode, I focus on high blood pressure and why it matters so much for women after midlife. I explain why “normal” blood pressure is now considered lower than it used to be, how hypertension often has no symptoms, and why it dramatically increases the risk of heart disease and dementia. We also explore practical lifestyle steps—diet, exercise, stress reduction, and sleep—that can help bring blood pressure into a healthier range.
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