Blood pressure relative to age:

Blood pressure changes with age. You can maintain your blood pressure in good health by understanding the changes in your body due to age and by setting…

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The changes in blood pressure due to age.

With age the blood vessels become stiff and lose flexibility. And that's what I'm going to do.It's a good thing.There's a tendency. It's a very high risk. [1]。

And I'm going to ask you why.

In addition to the age of blood vessels, there are also changes in kidney function and hormone balance. It's not just a matter of weight gain or lack of exercise, but also a lot of life-saving disorders with age and higher blood pressure.[2]。

And I'm going to show you an example of a cute animal character that tells you how young rabbits, middle-aged pandas and old bears are talking about, who gently tell you how to manage their blood pressure on their age.

Aged Warning Point

(Laughter)
(Laughter)
So I'm going to start with a couple of things.

Professional Tips

I'm going to make it a habit to measure blood pressure in my 40s.
After my 50s, I'd be more strict in caring for my diet.
It's a regular exercise. It keeps the blood vessels flexible.
I'll remember sleep and stress.

Summary

It's natural to have higher blood pressure with age, but you can minimize its effects by setting your lifestyle. Being aware of blood pressure from the early stages is the best way to protect your future health.

(Laughter)

Is there anything you can do to prevent your blood pressure from rising with age?

It's a very important thing. [3]。

Is it okay for older people to have a little higher blood pressure?

The treatment target may be adjusted according to age, but leaving it is dangerous. Be sure to consult the doctor.

Do you have an ideal blood pressure level for your age?

There is no precise "age-separated ideal" and the goal is basically less than 140/90 mmHg at all ages. However, we need to make individual decisions.

So I'm going to ask you a question.

Yes. The habit of youth affects future blood pressure. It's important to be able to prevent it. [4]。

I'm going to do this in a different color.

Blood pressure changes with age.
With the family blood pressure scale recommended by the doctor, let's make it a habit to check our health.

I'll check the blood pressure.

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References

I'm a high school student at the Japan High Blood Institute. https://www.jpnsh.org/clinical/faq/epidemiology.html
Mayo Clinic – Blood pressure: does it change with age? — https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/expert-answers/blood-pressure/faq-20058254
American Heart Association – Blood pressure and aging — https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure/blood-pressure-and-aging
Harvard Health Publishing – Hypertension prevention starts early — https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/hypertension-prevention-starts-early