Friday, April 1, 2011

High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension

High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries.

Problems does high blood pressure cause

Both high blood pressure and prehypertension damage blood vessels. Raises risk of stroke, kidney failure, heart disease and heart attack.

Recommended Lifestyle

- Don't smoke

- Lose weight if you're overweight.

- Exercise regularly.

- Eat a healthy diet (fruits, vegetables, low in fat)

- Limited sodium, alcohol and caffeine intake.

- Try relaxation techniques.

1 comment:

  1. Smoking is one of the worst habit which specially young generation adopting so fast, it give temporary relief but it reduce 24 Hrs of your life because it directly disturb your heart functions, abdominal system, brain system. Thanks for sharing this information here with us good Job.

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