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IBy Ann Newstead PT, DPT, PhDt’s heart month and how will you care for your heart?What we know is that heart disease is prevalent in the US. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women. One in every five deaths was related to heart disease.Blood pressure (hypertension) is the leading cause of heart disease. Fifty percent (50%) of adults have hypertension. Fifty percent (50%) of adults do not take their blood pressure medications. Hypertension puts adults at higher risk for stroke and heart disease.Can you believe that only 1 in 4 adults (25%) with high blood pressure have their blood pressure under “control”?What is considered normal blood pressure (BP) that is under control? A typical BP is approximately 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A blood pressure reading has two numbers.• Top number, is your systolic pressure. The top number measures the pressure when the heart beats and blood flows into the arteries.• Bottom number, is your diastolic pressure. The bottom number measures the pressure in the arteries between heart beats.90/60 mmHg is considered below normal and termed orthostatic hypotensionLove Your Heart!Ann H. Newstead, PT, DPT, PhDExercise Expert in Aging AdultsVestibular (Dizziness) Specialist, Geriatric and Neurologic Specialist14418 Old Bandera Rd. Helotes, TX 78023 210-833-8336 Ahnewphysicaltherapy.comaerobics. Find a buddy to discuss life or current events while “working out”. Begin at an easy pace and work up gradually!The challenge? Starting and staying on track. It’s never too late to get started.How To Make Your Valentine’s DayVBy Staffmost popular purchases on this special day. According to Rio Roses, customers spent $2.3 billion on flowers for Valentine’s Day in 2022. Valentine’s Day tends to be the busiest day for florists as plenty of people want to surprise sweethearts with bouquets and other floral arrangements. Red roses account for 70 percent of all Valentine’s Day flower purchases.Early in 2023, Finance Buzz researched the average cost of a dozen roses in each state so shoppers could expect what they would pay to gift their loved ones, and the average price for a dozen roses in the United States was $80.16 at that time.Roses Last Longeralentine’s Day spending shows little sign of waning. Floral arrangements are among thePennsylvania had the most affordable roses and Hawaii the most expensive. Roses can be costly, and recipients may want to do their bests to ensure the flowers last as long as possible.• Unwrap the bouquet from any plasticRoses - continued on page 10120-129/80 elevatedmmHg isconsidered130-139 mmHg or >80 is Stage 1 hypertension140mmHgor>90is Stage 2 hypertension180/120 mm Hg is considered a *hypertensive emergency or crisis*Here are some steps to better control your blood pressure and manage your cholesterol• Quit smoking.• Move more.•Keep a healthy weight.• Eat healthy with a variety of foods.• Manage your blood sugar.• Stress less.Find fun and stimulating activities:dance, walk to music, cycle, swim, waterSTEM – FOCUSED I COLLEGE PREP I TUITION – FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLSTEM Ready, College Ready, Career Ready.Are You Ready?Extensive SAT Preparation Blended Learning ModelSmall Student-to Teacher Ratio 100% College AcceptanceAdditional Campus Coming This Fall!Harmony School of Science Middle/High School 5578 Wiseman Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78253NOW ENROLLINGPreK- 12th Grade for 2025-2026APPLY TODAY!www.HarmonyTX.org/applyCall us at (210) 314-1075February 2025www.heloteshighlights.com7