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The heart beats to push blood through the blood vessels. If the pressure in the blood vessels increases, there is a problem with heart health. A blood pressure reading of more than 120 over 80 indicates high blood pressure and hypertension.
What makes hypertension dangerous?
According to American experts, every second person over the age of 20 on the planet has high blood pressure. It has been determined that 10 million people die each year due to complications from hypertension, which can often lead to stroke and heart attack. Hypertension is also called the silent killer because it has almost no other symptoms.
Many people mistakenly believe that this disease is mainly observed in the elderly, and that young people can do without it. People who have slightly higher blood pressure than normal at the age of 18-30 are more likely to suffer from heart disease as they age. Hypertension can cause not only heart disease, but also kidney failure, blindness, and problems with brain function.
What can be done?
It is necessary to prevent hypertension, and if it occurs, to eliminate it. Moreover, expensive medications are not needed to prevent it.
Buy a tonometer
Even healthy people should check and monitor their blood pressure once a year with this device. You should not be indifferent to any changes.
Quit smoking and drinking
While it is not possible to quit all bad habits at once, it is important to at least quit smoking and drinking.
Control your weight
Obesity is an additional risk factor. Losing 5 kilograms can help reduce systolic blood pressure by 2-10 points.
Eat less salt
Excessive salt intake is dangerous for the heart and blood vessels. Reducing the amount of salt you consume daily can help prevent the development of hypertension. 5 grams (less than 1 teaspoon) of salt is considered the norm for adults.
Eat right
Avoid fast food and other unhealthy foods rich in trans fats. Instead, eat fish, nuts, vegetables, and fruits that are rich in fatty acids.
Do sports
You don't need to go to the gym or do heavy sports. Experts say that you should allocate 150 minutes a week for physical exercise. This will significantly lower your blood pressure. Go dancing, do yoga. People with hypertension are advised to consult a doctor about which sports to do.
Don't get too nervous
Stress is also one of the main factors that lead to high blood pressure. Don't get too nervous about anything, try meditation, a favorite activity, or some kind of sport to calm your nerves.
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