Is the Rise in Blood Pressure With Age a Consequence of the Western Lifestyle?

Has your blood pressure gone up as you’ve gotten older? If so, you’re far from alone. In fact there’s a common belief in cardiology is that blood pressure (BP) increases with age. However, studies find little evidence of that among non-Western adults in isolated communities. But does the association between age and BP differ in two isolated… Continue reading Is the Rise in Blood Pressure With Age a Consequence of the Western Lifestyle?