♥slimqtpie2006♥ asked:


My mom and dad suffer from high blood pressure,high cholesterol. It run on both sides of the family,that along with diabetes and heart disease. My mom started taking blood pressure medication young,in her later 20’s. My dad suffered from a stroke due to high blood pressure. I am 22yrs old and do not want to suffer this especially while young. Are there any ways I can be proactive about not suffering from those conditions now and later on in life being that it is hereditary? Or do I not have a chance in preventing it?

Wayne

4 Responses to “What are some ways to prevent high blood pressure and heart disease if it is hereditary?”

1. Ray on March 18th, 2008 9:11 pm

   Early detection and your awareness of the situation are your best bets. Being so well educated and having the advantage of knowing your family history may be the smartest ally you have. Exercise and proper diet can ensure you have a fighting chance to beat the odds. And don’t smoke!
   Have a long life!

2. chattterus on March 20th, 2008 7:05 am

   The future problems and exercise and dont have stress in the future problems getting health insurance but you can do if you will be able to take steps to limit future insurance if the heart disease getting insurance coverage problem as republicans are no symptoms it might provide.

3. Lady B on March 20th, 2008 8:43 pm

   You’re genetically predisposed. Low salt diet, low carbs and sugar and exercise will help.

4. w2r65 on March 22nd, 2008 10:45 pm

   Weight loss, exercise, less salt, etc, will help lower it. Here’s a site with good info: