As at press time yesterday, the results of the presidential and the National Assembly elections were still being announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Naturally, while some camps have been jubilating, others have been wondering what hit them. For such people, physicians say developing high blood pressure that could lead to untoward consequences, health-wise, is real Generally, the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood around the body to supply our muscles and cells. Cardiologists say this activity generates pressure – blood pressure.

Clinical Biochemist and Products Manager (Diagnostics), New Heights Pharma, Mr. Olayinka Ebenezer, says normal blood pressure should be at or below 120 over 80 mmHg (120/80).

He explains, “The blood pressure of someone who is pre-hypertensive would read anywhere between 120/80 mmHg and 139/89 mmHg. This means that you don’t have high blood pressure now, but are likely to develop it in future. Then you need to take steps to prevent it.”

Stage 2 hypertension is a blood pressure above 160/100, hence the need to monitor your blood pressure religiously once you hit age 40.

Mention the phrase “blood pressure,” and the average adult is likely to stand still. For all reasons, issues relating to blood pressure readily arrest attention because it’s one aspect of personal health matter that determines whether or not you stay alive – and in sound health.

PDP take note so as to enjoy your loots