12 Things Your Hair Can Tell You About Your Health

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Pattern baldness

Baldness is one of the things that are part of the aging process. Even so, it’s deeply uncomfortable for many to watch it happen. As a 2007 study published in the “European Journal of Dermatology”, research has found that hypertension is strongly associated with baldness, to the surprise of many.

Even though the exact reasoning behind this is still unknown, the findings suggest that hair loss can indicate a higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. If your relatives went bald relatively young, there are more reasons now for you to go and get that doctor appointment. Better late than sorry!

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