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The heart shrinks around age 50
Posted on Feb 6th 2008 5:55PM by Bethany SandersFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness
They say that the Grinch had a heart that was two-sizes too small. He must have been over 50.
Several studies have noted that the chambers of the heart shrink as we age, but a recent study found that it actually happens rather dramatically around age 50. Researchers looked at 218 health participants who had no underlying health problems and were surprised to find that they could actually pinpoint when the change occurs.
Hypertension is considered an age-related condition by the American Heart Association. When the heart shrinks, researchers believe that blood pressure increases, which may explain why people over 50 may have a harder time controlling their blood pressure.
Several studies have noted that the chambers of the heart shrink as we age, but a recent study found that it actually happens rather dramatically around age 50. Researchers looked at 218 health participants who had no underlying health problems and were surprised to find that they could actually pinpoint when the change occurs.
Hypertension is considered an age-related condition by the American Heart Association. When the heart shrinks, researchers believe that blood pressure increases, which may explain why people over 50 may have a harder time controlling their blood pressure.
