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Hypertension: What You Don't Know Can KILL You!

Crazy Good Ageing

Release Date: 05/14/2025

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Crazy Good Ageing

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Hypertension: What You Don't Know Can KILL You! dives deep into one of the most underestimated threats to women over 50: high blood pressure. In this eye-opening episode of Crazy Good Ageing, hosts Dorthy and Valerie welcome Dr. Sharon Nesbitt — Medical Director of the Parkland Hypertension Clinic and leading voice in cardiovascular health and health equity — to unravel the silent yet deadly nature of hypertension. With personal anecdotes, myth-busting facts, and relatable humor, the episode underscores how hormonal changes post-menopause, increased vascular stiffness, and...

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Hypertension: What You Don't Know Can KILL You! dives deep into one of the most underestimated threats to women over 50: high blood pressure. In this eye-opening episode of Crazy Good Ageing, hosts Dorthy and Valerie welcome Dr. Sharon Nesbitt — Medical Director of the Parkland Hypertension Clinic and leading voice in cardiovascular health and health equity — to unravel the silent yet deadly nature of hypertension. With personal anecdotes, myth-busting facts, and relatable humor, the episode underscores how hormonal changes post-menopause, increased vascular stiffness, and lifestyle shifts make women especially vulnerable to heart disease, even when they feel perfectly fine.
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