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blood pressure

Every Healthy Aging Secrets article tagged blood pressure — 2 pieces across 2 sections.

Nutrition After 50

Salt, blood pressure and the advice that applies to some people more than others

Cutting salt lowers blood pressure on average, and the average conceals a great deal. Salt sensitivity rises with age, which makes this one of the few dietary rules that genuinely gets more relevant.

Ingrid Solberg·Aug 22, 2025·4 min read

Heart & Metabolic

Postural hypotension: the blood pressure reading almost nobody takes

A drop in blood pressure on standing affects a large minority of older adults, causes falls and fainting, and is missed because blood pressure is almost always measured sitting down.

Dr. Helen Marsh·Jan 19, 2024·3 min read

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