Spend $40, Avoid Dying 12.2 Years Too Early

Brad Stanfield

Oct 24, 2024

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There’s a silent killer nearly 50% of people don’t know about until it’s too late. But here’s the good news: You can uncover this risk for only $40 dollars

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/648465
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6444211/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8055199/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9962803/

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Video edited by Troy Young
Script by John Milliken

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Incorporate exercise snacks into your daily routine

Instead of a full workout, you can do 'exercise snacks,' which are short bursts of activity like a single set of push-ups fit into breaks throughout your day.

#exercise

#exercise-snack

Manage blood pressure to extend lifespan

A 25-year study found that individuals with the highest blood pressure levels had a lifespan expectancy up to 12.2 years shorter than those with normal levels.

#blood-pressure

#lifespan

Monitor blood pressure at home to avoid white coat hypertension

A common issue called 'White Coat Hypertension' causes falsely high blood pressure readings due to anxiety in a clinical setting, making at-home monitoring more accurate.

#blood-pressure

#testing

Invest in iHealth Track for effective blood pressure monitoring

The speaker recommends the iHealth Track, an independently validated at-home blood pressure monitor available for under $40, as a worthwhile health investment.

#blood-pressure

#testing

Reduce sodium intake to meet American Heart Association guidelines

The American Heart Association recommends no more than 1,500 mg of sodium daily, yet the average American consumes a much higher amount, around 3,500 mg.