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Is Skydiving And Bungee Jumping Advisable While Treating High BP And Cholesterol?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Question: I AM 76 YEARS {YOUNG} AND IN FAIRLY GOOD HEALTH FOR MY AGE. I DO HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRSESSURE AND HIGH CHOLESTEROL. I WEIGH 178 LBS AND STAND 5'3" TALL. I LIKE TO SKY DIVE AND BUNGEE JUMP, IS THERE ANY REASON FOR ME TO STOP JUMPING
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
There is no reason to stop doing what you like!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so happy to hear about how great you feel at your age. That shows that you have always stayed active and strong. Please, do everything you feel capable of doing unless something else stops you from. Your age alone is not sufficient to dictate what you can do and what you cannot do. There is no reason to stop jumping and you should continue. However, always apply all safety measures to all activities that you are involved in.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Is Skydiving And Bungee Jumping Advisable While Treating High BP And Cholesterol?

Brief Answer: There is no reason to stop doing what you like! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so happy to hear about how great you feel at your age. That shows that you have always stayed active and strong. Please, do everything you feel capable of doing unless something else stops you from. Your age alone is not sufficient to dictate what you can do and what you cannot do. There is no reason to stop jumping and you should continue. However, always apply all safety measures to all activities that you are involved in. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.