New findings on the relationship between age, sex, height, vascular function, and mortality confirm: Healthy blood vessels are the key to a long life. This is according to Professor Martin Middeke, who has dedicated his medical career to researching blood pressure and its regulation. He explains how crucial the interplay of heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure is for ensuring an optimal supply of oxygen and nutrients to all organs. The book offers numerous practical and proven tips on how to minimize risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Biography: Prof. Dr. med. Martin Middeke is a "Clinical Hypertension Specialist" (European Society of Hypertension). He received his habilitation from the University of Munich in 1986. From 1987 to 1993, he was a senior physician at the University of Munich's outpatient clinic, then from 1994 to 1999 chief physician at the Spreewald Rehabilitation Center in Burg, and from 1999 to 2001 chief physician at the Wiessee Rehabilitation Clinic. Since 1998, he has been editor-in-chief of the German Medical Weekly. New product