Blood Pressure Basics
This is the force of blood pushing against your artery walls.
What is blood pressure?
This happens to your heart rate when you exercise.
What is it increases?
Walking, jogging, and dancing are examples of this kind of activity.
What is cardio (aerobic activity)?
High blood pressure is also known as this medical term.
What is hypertension?
This can temporarily raise your blood pressure right before a test because you feel nervous.
What is stress or anxiety?
Blood pressure is written as two numbers; the top number is called this.
What is systolic pressure?
Doctors recommend at least this many minutes of moderate exercise per day for teens.
What is about 60 minutes?
Push-ups and weightlifting help improve this type of fitness.
What is muscular strength?
Eating too much of this mineral, commonly found in salty snacks, can raise blood pressure.
This position is recommended when measuring blood pressure for the most accurate reading.
What is sitting still (with feet flat and arm supported)?
The bottom number in a blood pressure reading is called this.
What is diastolic pressure?
This type of exercise includes running, swimming, and biking.
What is aerobic/cardio exercise?
Stretching helps improve this.
What is flexibility?
This tool is used to measure blood pressure.
What is a blood pressure cuff (monitor)?
This time of day can affect your blood pressure, which is usually lower during this period.
What is sleep?
A normal blood pressure reading is around this number
What is 120/80
This muscle gets stronger with regular physical activity (hint, it is also an organ)
What is the heart muscle?
Activities like yoga and tai chi can improve this, and can also reduce stress. (Hint: Not flexibility)
What is balance (and relaxation)?
This lifestyle factor—feeling constantly overwhelmed or anxious—can raise blood pressure over time.
What is stress?
This organ plays a key role in regulating blood pressure by controlling fluid levels and releasing hormones.
What are the kidneys?
This organ is mainly responsible for pumping blood and creating pressure.
What is the heart?
This type of fitness describes how efficiently your heart pumps blood during activity.
What is cardiovascular fitness?
This type of exercise involves short bursts of intense activity followed by rest.
What is interval training (HIIT)?
Regular exercise can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of this major health event.
What is a heart attack (or stroke)?
This unit is used to measure blood pressure (abbreviated as mmHg).
What are millimeters of mercury