Who is at Risk for High Blood Pressure?


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Do you know what the risks of high blood pressure are? Do you know if you are at risk? There are many different causes for high blood pressure. In this article you will find out if you are at risk, and how you can help prevent and control your high blood pressure.

Your blood pressure is high if it is over 120/80, which is the normal level for a persons' blood pressure. There are many everyday lifestyle habits that raise your pressure some of which you may not be aware of. One of these is being overweight. If you are overweight you are at a greater risk of developing high blood pressure.

Try to eat a healthy diet or begin a regular exercise routine. Even losing as little as ten pounds, can help you stay healthier and keep your blood pressure normal. Physical inactivity is also another cause for many Americans to develop high blood pressure.

If you are not very physically active, consider starting a regular routine. You can easily adapt exercise to your everyday lifestyle; you just have to plan it out. Try to do at least thirty minutes of exercise every day. This will help lower or control your blood pressure as well as cholesterol.

Most people are not concerned with what they eat, yet they want to be healthy. These two don't go together at all. If you want to stay healthy, you have to watch what you eat. Having unhealthy eating habits can cause high blood pressure as well as problems with cholesterol levels. Try to eat less salt or sodium and more vegetables and fruits; especially green leafy vegetables.

Using tobacco products greatly increases the risk of developing high blood pressure. Smoking is a very common habit. Many of the people who do smoke may have high blood pressure and not even know it. There are many ways to help break the habit of nicotine or use of any tobacco product.

Every one experience stress at some point during their lives. You may experience stress every day or just once in awhile. Whatever the case may be, you can still develop high blood pressure because of stress. If you find yourself stressed more often than not, consider some relaxation techniques. Meditation is a great way to relax. If this doesn't work, consider trying something different.

Drinking alcohol will also cause high blood pressure. Do you drink quite a bit? More than two drinks for a man and more than one for a woman can cause your blood pressure to rise. If you drink more than this, consider cutting back. Once again, if you are addicted to drinking, or smoking, there are many ways to help you quit. Try joining a support group.

There are many common lifestyle habits that can cause high blood pressure. If you are at risk for high blood pressure or already have it, consider purchasing a home blood pressure monitoring device. This can help ensure that whatever habits you are trying to change or modify are working.

However, sometimes this change is not enough. You might have to use some medication or incorporate medication with your exercise routine, etc. The best way to know this is to visit your doctor. Ask any and all questions you might be concerned about, like what medications are available and what there side effects are. Your doctor will be happy to assist you in having a healthier and more active lifestyle.

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