Out of the several millions of people suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension as it is commonly known, only a few percentage of these people actually know that they are suffering from high blood pressure.
Close to one in three American adults have high blood pressure. While high blood pressure is very common among Americans, African Americans tend to get it while they are young and more often than white Americans.
Individuals that are overweight are at a greater risk of developing high blood pressure. No matter what your age, gender or ethnicity, you can develop high blood pressure. While it can be frustrating to monitor your blood pressure, there are things you can do to help lower it or keep it under control. There are simple ways like exercising and even simple lifestyle changes to do this.
Eating right – consuming vegetables, fruits and the right food can also help you control and lower your blood pressure. A simple change of consuming less salt, sodium, tobacco and alcohol can drastically help reduce your blood pressure levels.
They say that stress is a silent killer and stress plays a major factor in increasing your blood pressure. Consider relaxing techniques and meditation to help you cope with your stress levels.
Unfortunately, ninety percent of the causes of high blood pressure is still unknown. Many researchers also believe that hereditary plays an important role in the development of high blood pressure.
It doesn’t really matter who are prone to develop high blood pressure, it’s controlling it that matters. Luckily high blood pressure can be easily detected and controlled with multiple options.
If you are battling high blood pressure or just want to take necessary precautions to help prevent from getting it, see your doctor. Ask any and all questions and they can help you find a great effective way to lower or control your blood pressure.
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