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Reducing your sodium intake can help lower your blood pressure, also known as hypertension. One way to do this is to cut back on table salt. However, most of the sodium in our diets comes from packaged and processed foods. Eating these foods less often can: Salt vs. Sodium Equivalent Table salt is about 40% …
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is prevalent among older adults and poses significant health risks if left unmanaged. Prevalence and Types of High blood pressure Over 70% of individuals aged 60 and older have high blood pressure. A common form in this demographic is isolated systolic hypertension, characterized by a systolic pressure (the first number) of …
As the weather turns colder, many people find that their blood pressure rises. This is particularly true for individuals who already have high blood pressure or are at risk of developing it. Cold weather can pose a challenge to maintaining healthy blood pressure levels, but with the right strategies, you can keep your heart healthy …
Most people think high blood pressure (also called hypertension) affects only adults, but kids can have it too. While most children with hypertension don’t face the same immediate risks that adults do, high blood pressure can still put children at risk for serious health complications later in life. Causes of high blood pressure in children? In young …
A hypertensive emergency is a particularly severe, sudden form of high blood pressure. Diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) is usually over 100 mm Hg, and there is evidence of progressive damage in one or more vital organs (typically the brain, heart, eyes, and kidneys). Children may have a variety of symptoms. Hypertensive emergencies are …
High blood pressure (hypertension) in children is blood pressure that is at or above the 95th percentile for children who are the same sex, age and height as your child. There isn’t a simple target range for high blood pressure in all children because what’s considered normal changes as children grow. However, in teenagers, high …
High blood pressure is called hypertension. The risk of hypertension goes up as you get older. But getting some exercise may lower the risk. If your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help you control it. You don’t need to immediately run a marathon or join a gym. Instead, start slow. Work more physical …
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can take a big toll on your health. Both medications and lifestyle changes, such as increasing your daily exercise, can help control your blood pressure naturally. Exercise can also strengthen your heart so it has less pressure to pump blood to the rest of your body. Some things …
Sleep may be one of the most overlooked keys to good health. Getting enough quality sleep is an essential part of your well-being. When you don’t sleep enough, you may not only feel tired, cranky and irritable the next day, but you may also be contributing to serious health issues. One of the more serious …
Having an active lifestyle with plenty of exercise is critical to maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. Exercise works in dozens of scientifically proven ways to lower blood pressure, including: People who aren’t physically active may have a higher risk of health problems such as heart disease and certain cancers. Regular physical activity helps to lower …
