![]() ![]() The link between stress and high blood pressure is complex but simple stress-relieving techniques do seem to make a positive difference. Processed food in particular is often high in hidden fat, salt and sugar. Getting little exercise not only increases the risk of being overweight – a risk factor in itself – but is also an independent risk factor. Salt increases the amount of fluid in the circulation – the body effectively tries to dilute high levels of salt, increasing the blood pressure. Having a high body mass index, and particularly having the kind of visceral fat that gathers around the organs and expands the waistline is linked to high blood pressure. ![]() Risk factors for high blood pressure include: Being overweight or obese A combination of risk factors increases the likelihood of having blood pressure, and may increase its severity. It isn’t always clear exactly what is causing high blood pressure in an individual, but we do have a good idea of the risk factors for high blood pressure. Some people who are at high risk of hypertension-related diseases may have even an even more stringent recommended guide. Some health authorities recommend lower targets, with an ideal maximum systolic blood pressure of 130. The second number represents the pressure within the arteries when the heart is relaxed.īlood pressure readings may be referred to as ‘hypertension’ when the top number exceeds 140 and the bottom number is over 90. The first number is the systolic blood pressure – the pressure exerted on the artery walls when the heart contracts – the most powerful part of the heart’s pumping action. ![]() It’s sometimes known as ‘the silent killer’ high blood pressure doesn’t usually cause any symptoms, but has a direct effect on our likelihood of serious illnesses like stroke, heart disease, kidney disease and vascular dementia.īlood pressure readings are given as two numbers, such as 120/80 the units are mmHg, from traditional pressure measurements using a mercury scale. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is thought to affect at least one billion people worldwide. Can you manage high blood pressure with simple home remedies? Homage’s guide to home remedies for hypertension – that actually work. ![]()
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