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@johnbishop

Hi @dstuemky, I see you are new to Connect so I would like to add my welcome along with the other members you have already met. I too was on lisinopril for years for high blood pressure when I was in my 40s but was switched to spironolactone after participating in a Mayo Clinic heart study. During the study it was determined I had hypertension which was causing the high BP and they switched the meds.

I also have been taking COQ10 for years but last year switched to Ubiquinol after reading some research info saying it was a more bioavailable form of COQ10. I also get it at Costco.
-- Ubiquinol is superior to ubiquinone to enhance Coenzyme Q10 status in older men: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30302465/

Unfortunately I still have some muscle and joint aches along with my degenerative arthritis. I do try to stay active but not as much as you are doing - kudos to you for working on staying fit! There is another discussion group you might be interested in with many different discussions - Aging Well: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/aging-well/
I thought this one in particular might be interesting since you mentioned you were a weightlifter in your first post.
-- Strength training: How-to video collection: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/strength-training-how-to-video-collection/

Do you still do weightlifting?

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I’ve lifted for 30 years. Many years very heavy and very seriously but lowered body mass and weight intentionally after developing high BP in early 40s. Now do mostly body weight exercises to keep muscle but not bulky mass as in years past.
I walk 45 min per day, lift twice a week, play Pickleball 5 days a week usually, and mix in kickboxing, yoga, and the occasional unicycle ride along with a lot of yard work. I am “retired” but try to keep as active as possible but also enjoy “watching golf” (I turn it on to nap with) everyday. Better than any sleep meds!

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