How many of us over the age of fifty have had our blood pressure checked recently, or otherwise aware of what it is? (idealy 120 to 140(for older folk) over 80 - I think,)
I went to my G.P. for a check up & I was a little suprised to learn that my blood pressure is on the high side. High blood pressure is contributory to having a stroke. While age, diet, exercise & stress have an effect on BP, sometimes it just drifts higher. What I'm saying is, if your are over 50, get down to the Doctors & have a check up. We might end up on drugs for life, but we should be able to squeeze a few more years of life that way. My wife suffered a major stroke 5 years ago, it is not nice.