Lifelong Measures

A new study shows how midlife blood pressure spikes can be an indicator of strokes or heart attacks later in life.

Researchers at Northwestern have found that an increase in blood pressure during the middle years of life can be a strong indicator of more serious heart troubles later in life. This research helps to increase justification regarding the concern many doctors have over people not taking care of their heart when they're young. Researchers argue that the damage to the heart at a young age will have massive impacts later in life, even if you start leading a healthy lifestyle later on. It's important to start living healthier at a young age and keeping an eye on your blood pressure has never been more important.