All About Blood Pressure

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 25, Season 4 We all know we have blood pressure, but do we understand what it is and what we do that can affect our blood pressure?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf explains the components of blood pressure and how the foods we eat and the activities we engage in can cause it to go up or down.  She also discusses some of the chronic conditions for which high blood pressure is a contributor and what we can do to reduce our risk. For additional information: All About Blood Pressure To Connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram