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There has been news lately saying that overweight people might not be at risk of high blood pressure and heart disease as was previously thought.

Yes, it seems that a recent study by researchers of obesity has reported that the stereotype that we’ve all come to accept is simply not accurate.

Surprisingly, and contrary to everything we’ve thought and believed for years, this study indicates that about half of all overweight people have normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

It now appears that half of all overweight people are in fact healthy.

This national study also gave some bad news to the thinner section of the population. It states that an amazing one-half of thinner and visually “fit” people are at risk for high blood pressure and heart disease.

Fifty one percent of the overweight people had surprisingly normal blood pressure, blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol levels, while over a quarter of those within the recommended height and weight range were reported to have high levels of at least two of these factors.

Those of healthy weight included in the study were found to have elevated blood pressure when their waist measurement was larger. This indicates that internal fat deposits surrounding the abdominal organs were responsible for the increased blood pressure.

While there have always been exceptions in either category, this is the first time that a national health study has reported literally millions of exceptions to what has long been considered the “norm” of society.

With increasing argument over a consistent method of measuring “overweight”, numerous medical researchers are now claiming that waist size is more important than weight in controlling these factors including blood pressure.

Now, while this is good news to many people, this is definitely an alarming news to those who felt comfort based on the fact that they are not overweight. Regardless of height or weight, everyone should monitor their blood pressure constantly as a precaution and preventive measure.

There are some tips that you can do to help you reach the most accurate blood pressure reading. They include but are not limited to the following:

-Stay away from caffeine and nicotine for at least half an hour prior to a blood pressure test is to be taken.

-Wear short sleeves so that the upper arm can be exposed with little or no effort.

-Sit quietly with your back supported, both feet flat on the floor, and arms resting on a table at heart level for at least five minutes prior to the test.

-Always have your blood pressure tested when your bladder is empty. A full and uncomfortable bladder can easily skew a blood pressure reading.

-Ask for two readings, two minutes apart so that you may get an average.

One thing remains constant regardless of age, height, weight, or waist size, and that is prevention of high blood pressure can only be done with accurate and frequent monitoring.

If you are already suffering from high blood pressure, you can get help by using my Hypertension Program, which is designed to bring your blood pressure down naturally and quickly. If you want to lose excess weight, you can benefit from using my weight Loss Breeze Program.

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