Why Does Blood Pressure Increase with Age?
Imagine an old garden hose: over time, it becomes stiffer and less flexible. Our arteries behave in a similar way.
Arteries gradually lose elasticity
The heart has to work harder to push blood through them
The body regulates pressure less efficiently
As a result, slightly higher blood pressure after the age of 60 is often considered acceptable—as long as there are no additional risk factors and you feel well overall.
