5 Brutal Truths about BLOOD PRESSURE if you're over 55 years old

[@louisd95714]

One of my grandmothers died of lung cancer and never smoked in her life. My other grandmother had breast cancer and I believe she lived into her 70s or 80s. My mother had high blood pressure and heart disease and lived until her 80s. My father had high blood pressure and several mild strokes starting from 50 years of age. He lived into his 80s. His father who was my grandfather had seven strokes and only lived until his 60s. As for me, I'm 65 years of age taking prescrbed blood pressure medication and hoping that when I come off my blood thinners because of a stent fitting that I can ease off the blood pressure medication. So far no heart attack or stroke for me. As long as my cardiologist approves I will slowly try coming off that medication as well as the statin I am taking for cholesterol.

[@Breezeyogi]

Smart moves. I'd like to try to get off of my BP meds too. Good luck!

[@FaithForward-Today]

I stop taking Amlopine and replaced it with Hawthorn Berry herbal supplement. It's working for me. BP is 121/80 some time 117/77. I also quit snacking. And I walk 30 to 45 minutes everyday. I Eat basically veggies and fruit and fish some days. I stay completely away from processed foods!

[@Breezeyogi]

@FaithForward-Today Wow. How long before you noticed results with the herbal supplement.?

[@CyclingDave]

I envy the fact you do this with no hands... . I was great on the rollers 50 years ago. No problems with blood pressure. Doing everything and more to stay healthy and NO SMOKING. Period!

[@GARTH257]

I am 64 and had high blood pressure for 34 years,its not a death sentence.I have remained fit,good diet and gym and BP usually around 128/80 with 5mg of ramapril daily.My grandparents had high bp and lived into 70s 80s.

[@JuanitaClarkGarcia]

I didn't have any control over what I ate as a child, we ate what was put in front of us. And we were very poor, so yes, everyone of my family of 11 have or had hbp. Plus now I have severe digestive problems.

[@Desman228]

@@JuanitaClarkGarcia it can be fix

[@JuanitaClarkGarcia]

@ no, my Dr said there isn't any cure for gastroparesis. I follow the diet guidelines and am always looking for something to cure it, the constipation is the worse, I've lost from 190 to 130. I see an gastroenterologist every year, and have the test every few years.

[@Desman228]

@JuanitaClarkGarcia go on a vegan diet. Start slowly, then, after being on a vegan diet for about a month or so, go on a fast from 12 midnight to 12 noon if you can go longer. Do it. Also, Gas X, try it it will ease the pain. But most importantly, pray ask God to guide you through it. Fasting and praying is so important, and yes, all things are possible it can be healed. Dr are trained and more fore scientific medicine. It's ok but not complete.

[@joannac9194]

I am an 81 year old woman with early heart deaths on my father’s side. Until Covid I could bike 25 miles a day and take spin classes three times a week. Now I have developed Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and will have an Alcohol Septal Ablation in three weeks. I have failed so much that I can barely walk up stairs. I never heard of rollers, but I might buy some for my bike to use after my condition gets better. Thank you for your video, and I have subscribed.

[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

Dr. Story, if you have time please cover those of us who still have high blood pressure while fasting (up to 144 hours maximum so far), excellent diets, and a history of physical fitness (50 pushups, 1 minute plank, and 15 miles cycling every morning, 21 years of Active Duty US Army exercise). The multi-day fasting has been AWESOME for me. My blood work biometrics went from meh to AWESOME! But my blood pressure won't budge. 😡 With my six day water fast, I lose about 2.5 pounds per day and save about 3 hours of food preparation, eating, and cleaning, and about $20 to $50 in food costs. My target weights are 197 pounds (my old US Army screening weight), 188 pounds (my high school jujitsu and cross country running weight), and 172 pounds (correct BMI for me and my deployment weight). My assumption is that at 172 pounds I will have moderate hypertension to good blood pressure. But a monthly seven day fasting program might be necessary for my maintenance.

[@joyslove3858]

My bp doesn't budge when fasting either. It's discouraging.

[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

@joyslove3858 that's two of us! Why do you think that our blood pressure doesn't drop during multiple day fasts? I'm clueless.

[@joyslove3858]

@@IdahoFatTireBikeFun The only thing I've come across is that fasting can raise cortisol, so maybe that's it? I really wish I knew. I'm working on being mindful to see if that helps.

[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

@joyslove3858 THANKS! HAVE AN AWESOME 2025!

[@ericvandomselaar8420]

Merry Christmas ⛄🎁 and Happy New Year 😊.

[@websterdoris3014]

Great biking Doc, I don’t care about the noise lol I appreciate your teaching!! Be blessed!!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I appreciate that. As you can see in the comments, many people did NOT like the sound of the bike.

[@jospehkohan2637]

People are cpmplaining about the noise the bike is making. Can barely hear it and my phones turned on high 🙄🥴 Keep peddeling Adam 💪

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Yeah...people are really pissed. I guess some people want just "talking head" videos that say "eat right, exercise, don't smoke." Those get boring to produce. I mean, how many times can you say the same thing, in the same environment, over and over. I figured I'd kill two birds with one stone and workout while making a video. My mistake I guess.

[@akeleven]

Oh good for you. For me the noise of screechy and hurts the ears. If you want to exercise while you talk go outside and walk

[@sanchez4500]

Hey Doc, you brushing your teeth reminded me of a article I read about mouthwash can rise BP?

[@doejohn8674]

I remember something about good bacteria that produce nitrous oxide that helps keep blood vessels flexible and certain mouth washes can kill them.

[@lawrencemarsh]

Coconut oil will whiten teeth keep arteries clean and drop sugars if u r a diabetic drs don’t want you to know all this . This is why I do my research on KZbin

[@SpikeXtreme]

I had a heart attack about 1 yr ago (i was 51) and when i got taken to the hospital,all the doctors kept asking 'do you smoke?' and i kept saying no , because i didn't. I drunk too much whisky but never smoked,but i did know my BP was higher than it should be, not by much,but thats all it takes. Now i take my health more seriously now .. lots of walking and some weight training.. better food .. limited processed.

[@Breezeyogi]

It's the whisky. It's turns easily and quickly into sugar. Sugar- not LDL - and the excess pressure on the inner lining if the artery that damages the inner wall of the artery through inflammation. Once you have wall plaque, it BEVER goes away. All yiu can hope and shoot for is that any arterial bumps get capped by calcium. To seal the sift plaque from exiting and causing a heart attack or stroke.

[@mavicarbon]

Don't get hung up on the numbers, we are all different. Lot's of people with normal BP have heart attacks too. Moderate exercise, eat healthy and de stress and have a body MOT once a year

[@joyslove3858]

@@mavicarbon what's MOT?

[@joseulloa4191]

Yes you’re right I’m 61 out and they just prescribed Cartia XT , hopefully do what you are saying I can get off the medication. Thanks

[@pp-pl2zg]

I got it all, thank you!

[@Anita-go8xx]

Good detailed information, thank you.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@classicG342]

Seeing you exercise while giving a lot of wonderful, detailed information is very motivating for me to get off my butt in frigid PA right now! I tend to fall off my exercise speed-walking and hiking when temperatures go below 50F: Because if I wear more clothing to stay warm, within 30min I am suddenly too hot/sweating and then need to carry the sweater, coat, scarf, etc. for 3 -4 mile trek on the way back home. UGH!

[@gman7644]

You've really inspired me to get a 10 speed and a roller kit . Great way to get a zone 2 workout for blood pressure . I skip and have a treadmill, but the bike/rollers will be a nice addition.

[@kathysinnott1917]

That was a good one, doctor! ✌️

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad you liked it!

[@Luvlinedance]

Well, this is both amusing & telling: the very first time I took my own bp at home with a monitor I bought because I had been diagnosed in the doctor's office with high bp, it was7:11pm on 5/17/2010. My bp was 124/57 with a pulse rate of 64. Remember this is 2010 when a "normal" bp is 140/90. The first time I crested 140 was on 12/24/2010. I had probably been around my d-i-l that day. 😂 My bp did not stay there. It went back down to "normal" & generally below "normal". So here I am in 2024 & over a 66 day period my average bp was 130/59. I fell for the BS about my bp (white coat syndrome!!!), I was scared because of an actual history of cardio problems on my mom's side, and I started on bp drugs. Recently, I changed my PCP - say & spell QUACK - and he changed the bp drug I was on to an ACE inhibitor. It made me weak, unsteady, & foggy brained. I quit it cold turkey - I didn't ask, I didn't tell - and the average bp noted above is what I ended up with. My body is slowly but noticeably forgiving me for the extended abuse I put it through. Health is a beautiful thing and is our true wealth. Just about every day I spend some time researching health matters by following generous & altruistic people like Dr. Story. Thank you again, Dr. Story. Have a Happy & Prosperous New Year! 🙏❤️🇺🇲🎉

[@avlanche7777]

@@Luvlinedance Yep true about the bodies ability to forgive (slowly but surely) the abuse we put it through. Been doing things here and there and being more mindful each day..but, getting there👍

[@genxcyclist3734]

Excellent video , Doc ! You’re a beast on those rollers ! 🚴🏼💪🏼

[@peterwapemoose2710]

61 and fit. I run at least 2 to 3 miles but have run marathons. I weight train. Tried to donate my kidney years ago but dr would not take it because of an artery that was corkscrewed as I was told. I was also told I would have high blood pressure when old. I also smoke for 47 years. I ate meat, fat and would only use sweets as a rare treat. I use suppliments. Now the punchline: my pressure is consistant around 117/78 and rest heartrate is 60bpm. My heart also recovers quickly after a run

[@jedlimen123]

Great video again Dr. Story. If you haven’t yet, perhaps you could consider doing a video on repairing/ restoring the cardiovascular system post abuse., You probably have already, I’ll do a search.. Thank you!

[@pikerflinn]

Great video, love the rollers and the noise! Nice smooth action there Adam! Just nipping out for my morning walk, then a 2 hour ride.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Very nice!

[@oneofgodschildren]

I'm 60 and lost a bunch of weight. I walk 2.5 miles a day and I was on Losartan and Atenolol daily and it doesn't work now. I've tried everything on the market. Both parents had this, mom smoked when she was pregnant for all 4 of us kids and now there's 2 of us left. I'm gonna try acupuncture next and a massage maybe even breathing exercises. I'm seriously thinking I'm doomed at this point.😢

[@oneofgodschildren]

Today's blood pressure 169/107 pulse 77

[@PanamaRose]

Don’t give up. Are you followed by a cardiologist?? My mom was on a rotation of 3 BP meds for over a year before they got it under control. Are you using the correct size cuff. Are you relaxing for several minutes before taking it? Is your arm/cuff level with your heart ?

[@Breezeyogi]

Your top number is in the high danger vibe. Yiu are at imminent risk of a cardiac event or stroke. Lisarten was my main blood pressure drug but wasn't working sufficiently, just like yours. My Cardiologist tried different additional meds and nothing worked until he prescribed an older med called "Nefedipine." It worked right away. I've now been taking it and Losarten for a few years, and my BP has steadily decreased. I'm now usually in the range of around 115/70, often lower. The other things that have brought it down is daily walking, weight loss and taking various supplements. I also put about a gram of Cayenne Pepoer into my smoothie every day. Aksi, get a high quality Extra Vurgin Olive Oil and over the course of the day have three spoonfuls. It could help soften your arteries and heart walls over a long period and that helps bring down blood pressure over time. Make sure it's extremely high quality as there has been a widespread problem of heavy metals being found in various brands. Same with fish oil. Take 840 mgs every day. Lastly, I take a bunch of carefully chosen supplements everyday fir heart health and to reduce oxidation and inflammation. They include: Taurine, Natikinase, an array of all for if Magnesium, D3&K2 combined (EXTREMELY IMPORTANT), Coenzyme cq10 as Quinol, Celery extract in pills, Quercetin and one ir two others I can't recall. And eating properly and not LATE are of key importance. Bith of my BP nu version were wat, way Hugh than yours about 5 tears ago. They are niw very good from tons of work. I also exercise. I'm 67. So far so good. Also, I forgot, get a goid quality cacao (70% or mote concentration). Also, COMPLETELY eliminate ALL FORMS of sugar from your diet - cold turkey. And renenber: tabke sugar, honey and all the rest are the same molecule and will kill yiu. Yes, himoney has sine abti-inflammatory qualities, put it us a toxin from a cardiovascular perspective. The same with fast food - it is COMPLETELY toxic. Oh,and be sure to consume at least 30 grams of solvable dietary fiber everyday. You can get it though a combination of foods like avocado and supplement that with Inulin powder and psyllium husk. Use different types of fiber in combination everyday. You're microbes in your gut stationed at different places in your system eat different types of fibers. Good luck!

[@homomorphic]

M 60yrs. 2 years ago I was on valsartan to keep my BP to 120/90 (could never get the diastolic to an acceptable level with meds). Now, after 2 years of 18/6 fasting, low carb and getting into ketosis everyday, I do not take any meds (of any type) and my BP is 100/70 nominal and goes down to like 80/65 after exercising (returns to the nominal 100/70 after about an hour). I do 3 miles in 43 minutes walking every day and my VO2 max is 64. My BMI is 17.8 and I have less than 10% body fat.

[@ut561]

love the changing environments :)

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Thank you.

[@vivianavowlanou8610]

Thank you for this great info!

[@TonyCorsaro]

My Mom was always a Laura Scudder’s Peanut Butter fan. I never noticed but a few years after I moved out, she saw the Skippy’s in my pantry and told me that Laura Scudder’s was the best because it was just peanuts.. no additives. Good job mom!

[@donstoddard8458]

I've had a bad habit all my life or since high school of smoking pot. Lately I found out I'm 72 I found out that smoking pot actually helps lower my blood pressure. By a lot. I was trying to quit to damn. But the smoking thing I'm trying some edibles. I'm healthy I walk 4 to 8 miles every day well five days a week. I dance and stay active but it seems like this blood pressure thing came out of nowhere.. It's funny I watched one of your videos recently within the last two weeks and you were looking right at me and saying if you have high blood pressure go see your doctor. I went to the doctor I had now have some little blue pill I eat every morning we'll see how that works along with all the other right things. Anyway thanks for all your advice. I enjoy your videos

[@TonyCorsaro]

Bike rollers are the bomb! Been using them for years. But with no hands?! I don’t think so…

[@AdamJStoryDC]

@@TonyCorsaro it gets your attention, that’s for sure.

[@RaghupathiVenkatraman]

I stopped midway listening

[@viniciusfrancotreinador]

Easy! 65!

[@naturalhealinggoogle]

I really enjoy your videos! It would be awesome if you could share more about natural skincare routines using herbs.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Noted!

[@lcmi]

What are you riding your bike on? That looks really cool!

[@oldroscoe2590]

Look ma, no hands. Impressive that you bike at that pace and have enough breath to talk. I put an odometer on the back wheel on my bike on the indoor trainer, so I can track the miles when going nowhere. With a trainer like your's a front wheel speedometer/odometer would work. Yeah, heart rate and time is what we shoot for but I like to see the miles.

[@chrisgoulet2245]

How long has it taken you to lower your blood pressure? I started implemented your suggestions 2 weeks ago but have already been an avid exerciser for over 30 years, Never smoked either. No genetic factor either. Living in Canada, you have to wait to get blood tests which I am waiting for. Of course I have been prescribed medication to lower BP but am working on diet instead at least till get blood tests results. I guess this was my gift for turning 65!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

It takes longer than two weeks, that's for sure. Just keep at it and get as healthy as you can.

[@chrisgoulet2245]

@@AdamJStoryDC Thank you!

[@mavicarbon]

Hi, Look up the U curve of mortality for blood pressure. Just focus on a healthy diet and try not to get hung up on the numbers.

[@kevindecoteau3186]

I won't tell your mom your riding no handed. :)

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I never tell her and she doesn't watch these videos.

[@BrendaVanderwey]

I'm on Daily medications, have been since I mentioned that my dad had died at 56yrs, he smoked almost two pks of cigerettes since 17yrs old, He died in the office, was an Accountant I have never smoked but but on meds. My mum smoked till 60yrs got pneumonia bad, gave up and lived to 90yrs. I keep asking Drs, to review my meds but wont. Im thinking of moving to another dr, who will listen to my concerns no they just give me a other script. Iam 69 yrs old and walk daily for 40 mins.

[@mikecowen3448]

I'm curious what the blue machine is that's behind the Doc.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Park Tool Bike repair stand. It's this one: amzn.to/41MxPey

[@mikecowen3448]

Thank you sir!

[@vondykstra]

If possible, can you tell me which model of bike roller you’re using? I have been shopping for one, and trying to make sure I get a good one.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

They're over 30 years old. They make much better ones now. If I had to buy new ones, I'd get these: amzn.to/4gTxQ4v Bigger drums, quieter, safer, higher quality.

[@dwaynebrown2626]

Hey Doc, do you recommend a green drink like AG1 as a supplement to good diet and exercise to help lower BP? It seems to have many of the things you recommend: green tea, some magnesium (not much), several vitamin b’s, potassium, vitamin c, beet root juice, spinach leaves, ginger and cocoa. It’s not cheap but seems worth it. Thoughts?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

@@dwaynebrown2626 AG1 looks overpriced to me. I can make it myself in a blender for cheap.

[@dwaynebrown2626]

Gotcha, thanks for the reply. I’ll look for cheaper alternatives. Hope it’s at least better than nothing. I’ve got two more months worth to get through.

[@gracelynmeade5640]

Very depressing

[@313_GiGi]

Great info! Definitely a reality ✅! thank you.

[@OziBlokeTimG]

Opening statement is incorrect. Never to late to do something. Never give up. Negatively doesn't help. It's a lazy mind..... so you get moving.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Some things are too late. We don't live forever.

[@johanswart1257]

Good info...please tone down the background noise, very irritating indeed!!!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Sorry about that

[@lesleyanncrossingham2874]

Sorry.. that grinding noise is like nails on the blackboard..couldn't stand it.

[@MAGNUM2F]

Unessasary noisy bike riding tbh. Good info otherwise

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Point taken...Wow...people really don't like this.

[@CN-mw9uk]

Can you please just have a quiet background, and without the exercise voice

[@bosman6456]

would be interesting to post your heart rate before, during and after cool down of bike ride

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Noted!

[@brimminy]

Geez sir, may I suggest that you upgrade your noisy exercise bike! I have one which is so quiet that not a single sound can be heard from it at all, and it was not an expensive one.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Noted

[@travelguy1564]

Hey Adam - that bike looks a little small for you based on your knee angle. Have you tried one size larger - ? No problem if that works great for you. Cheers

[@AdamJStoryDC]

The camera gives a bit of a fish-eye so it looks too small to me as well. Had many fits...this fits like a glove and I can ride forever on it.

[@jazzsnare]

Background noise ahould be louder. Adds atmosphere.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

On my next video, I'm REALLY going to have background noise... ha ha

[@michaelzahnow255]

Hyper baric oxygen therapy

[@ptaing8]

HRB is 60 for after 60 year old.

[@keeptrying5962]

It WAS brutal, that was true. Also helpful. Thank you.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad you liked it!

[@daniellehelliker3990]

Sound too high

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Turn the volume down on your computer.

[@daniellehelliker3990]

@@AdamJStoryDCok but the sound is not pleasant

[@Catherine-k6t]

​@@AdamJStoryDCIf I turn the volume down I cannot hear you ! Giving up.

[@lawrencemarsh]

Do your research for your health on you tube take natural remedies to heal blood pressure and ect

[@ilyask5078]

205/110 this means im dead , i have stopt taking meds.

[@shiv_shankar8723]

Background noise is very high sir.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I was riding a bicycle sir.

[@Plisken65]

Almost as high as my blood pressure.

[@peggyharter2048]

Really? Everyone appears to be highly critical of videos lately. You have the option to read the transcript instead of listening or viewing the video if you must get irritated.

[@southerngirl1408]

@@AdamJStoryDC Rude answer to someone watching your video!! I was going to subscribe, not now

[@AdamJStoryDC]

@@southerngirl1408 "I was riding a bicycle, sir" is a rude answer? Holy cow.... what does it take to make people happy? It doesn't hurt my feelings that you aren't going to subscribe. Heck, you should see some of my other videos that are REALLY offensive...like when I tell people to breathe.

[@kray-zykupple799]

Too loud stopped halfway through too

[@maryannepatience1919]

If riding your bike is causing that noise, please refrain while recording for the info is very interesting.

[@catcolb11]

I can't understand what is being said over the noise, sadly.

[@witton6475]

I have played sport almost all of my life, football (soccer, cricket, badminton). At 57 I play badminton twice a week and go to the gym twice a week and have hypertension. My younger brother does no exercise at all and yet does not suffer with hypertension. My diet has been better than his over the years but still I have raised BP and he does not. Why ?

[@God1stStudios]

Stop eating sugar and carbs. Eat plenty leafy greens.

[@God1stStudios]

Stop eating sugar and carbs. Eat plenty leafy greens.

[@blackorchid2180]

My mum and sister eat so many carbs, fatty food and sugary food daily, are both large and no health issues ... me on the other hand ... always had a very healthy diet, hardly any sugar, etc., non smoker, non drinker, active, ideal weight and I’m the one with the heart condition (open heart surgery) and high blood pressure ... it sometimes makes me wonder why I bothered to take care of my health for decades.

[@MBEspinosa]

The advice you give is excellent. I don't agree with the fact that genetics "suck". If you analyze it seriously you might even find Neanderthal genes in your DNA. You are a very complex mixture and a "machine" that works. About the mitochondria: congratulations! They are all from your mother and your mother's mother..."feminine energy" hahaha. Look, going out for a walk has its disadvantages. You notice that a motor vehicle passes by and billions of aromatic hydrocarbons come out of its exhaust. You breathe them in with all your energy. You have stopped smoking, you are a man in recovery from vices. You breathe in all the smoke from the exhaust pipe of the guy who passes by in his truck. In that case, I prefer horse-drawn cars. Dear, you are invited to visit a peripheral area of ​​the Empire: Buenos Aires. I will give you healthy food, don't doubt it. I am also an expert in that. I'm from 1958 and Argentina was another kind of "periphery", more closely linked to Europe. You are a great person. Take care of yourself!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Genetics suck when they kill you.

[@keeptrying5962]

Another comment, re: the roller. Hubs is a (pretty hardcore) cyclist and says we need to give you props for using rollers, says you're a star because it's way harder than it looks. 🙌🏼 ETA: Now he says I should specify it's the type you're using, which is (even) harder than some others.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

My rollers at like 30 years old. The newer ones have bigger drums and have lips on the sides to keep you in the center...making them easier/safer. Once these break, I'll buy the better ones, but I may pass away before these do.

[@RaghupathiVenkatraman]

Why this jarring noise in the background. Unnecessary

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I'm riding my bike. There's noise. Patience Padawan.

[@BicheBug1996]

​@@AdamJStoryDCWITH ALL DUE RESPECT DR IF YOU ARE GIVING ADVICE PLEASE DONT BE RUDE TO SAY PATIENCE ,,,,IT FELT LIKE WORK LISTENING TO YOU OVER THE NOISE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND ALL YOU SAY IS PATIENCE ,,,

[@JM9eq]

Do we have to listen to that infernal machine!!

[@BicheBug1996]

What the helll it felt like work listening to this Dr Over that silly bike noise i leaft ok yes i have high blood pressure so will exercise daily ,deep breathe ,,,, take a garlic clove ,, etc could spend my time working so hard to listen over that noise