Board of Health Offers Free Blood Pressure Checks
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, January 12, 2007, 11:33 AM EST
The American Heart Association has designated February as “Heart Monthâ€. Paramus Health Officer John Hopper urges you to take the steps needed to keep your heart in good shape. Eating a diet low in saturated fat, including a moderate amount of exercise into your week and being aware of your blood pressure can help lower your risk for stroke and heart attack.
Hypertension is the most common of the diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, but because the symptoms go largely unnoticed, it is estimated that millions of people go untreated. Untreated hypertension puts you at risk for heart disease by damaging your heart muscle and blood vessels. Additional risk factors for heart attack and stroke include having a family history of heart problems, smoking, being overweight and leading a sedentary lifestyle. High blood pressure is one factor that you can control with your doctor’s help.
Hypertension has few noticeable symptoms, and just having your blood pressure checked can alert you to the problem. Know the warning signs of stroke: blurry vision, dizziness, one sided weakness and severe headache. Paramus Board of Health member Sharon Hayo would like to encourage residents to take advantage of free hypertension screenings in the month of February conducted by the nurses of the Paramus Board of Health.
No appointments are necessary. Residents are welcome at Borough Hall for blood pressure screening and health counseling on Thursday, February 1st from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and Friday, February 23rd from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Residents are also invited to have their blood pressure and other risk factors assessed on Monday, February 26th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Paramus Library on Century Road. For additional information, call 201-265-2100, Ext. 615 or 618.
Hypertension is the most common of the diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, but because the symptoms go largely unnoticed, it is estimated that millions of people go untreated. Untreated hypertension puts you at risk for heart disease by damaging your heart muscle and blood vessels. Additional risk factors for heart attack and stroke include having a family history of heart problems, smoking, being overweight and leading a sedentary lifestyle. High blood pressure is one factor that you can control with your doctor’s help.
Hypertension has few noticeable symptoms, and just having your blood pressure checked can alert you to the problem. Know the warning signs of stroke: blurry vision, dizziness, one sided weakness and severe headache. Paramus Board of Health member Sharon Hayo would like to encourage residents to take advantage of free hypertension screenings in the month of February conducted by the nurses of the Paramus Board of Health.
No appointments are necessary. Residents are welcome at Borough Hall for blood pressure screening and health counseling on Thursday, February 1st from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and Friday, February 23rd from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Residents are also invited to have their blood pressure and other risk factors assessed on Monday, February 26th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Paramus Library on Century Road. For additional information, call 201-265-2100, Ext. 615 or 618.
