Angelligent
Genes and lifestyle determined your health conditions, so keep up the good work and stay healthy
If high blood pressure runs in my family, why was I spared?
2024.08.24 05:13
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All 5 of my siblings have high blood pressure, but I do not. In fact, in my younger years, it was always pretty low.
I'm wondering if my diet, lifestyle, and living in a different part of the country might have had anything to do with it? I left home as soon as I turned 18 and joined the Marine Corps, while the rest of the family stuck close to where we grew up. I just think it odd that I'm the only one who escaped hypertension.
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- Christine Asfeha
Living a healthier lifestyle whether it's eating better or working out definitely helps!
- Electric eel
I guess your family except you have been sharing similar life style, including diet and lifestyle etc. These factors could affect their hypertension and heredity is also reason for that.
- joey Kim
As you get older, it can appear hereditary.
- Pamela Cubas
we all have a big gen side in our bodies wich will affect us, but the thing that you had been out, living in the army, wich I think they control the kind of food that you eat, excersise, sleep time etc, it makes you that your life style controls the genes... keep this way for your own health
- Rosaria Ricciardi
It's interesting that you haven’t developed high blood pressure while your siblings have. Several factors might contribute to this difference: 1. Diet: Your diet might be lower in sodium and higher in beneficial nutrients compared to your family's, especially if you live in a region with different dietary habits. 2. Lifestyle: Regular exercise, which is common in military training, can help maintain healthy blood pressure. Your active lifestyle might be a key factor. 3. Environmental Factors: Moving to a different region could mean exposure to different environmental stressors and lifestyle practices that might positively influence your blood pressure. 4. Genetics: While genetics play a significant role, environmental and lifestyle factors can influence the expression of these genetic predispositions. Overall, a combination of diet, lifestyle, and possibly regional factors could contribute to your lower blood pressure.
