Hypertension is a vital aspect of our health also known as “High Blood Pressure”. This is a condition where the human blood pressure rises beyond the normal which is mostly around 120/80 mmHg anything range higher than this is tagged dangerous to health.

Though several factors bring about a rise in blood pressure(hypertension), and in this article we will be sharing some major telling factors that cause hypertension.

Causes of hypertension

Hypertension is caused by the following factors;

• High intake of alcohol.
• Too much body fat, that is being overweight.
• Inability to have a proper rest.
• High salty food
• Excessive consumption of fatty food

Prevention

• Eating a heart-healthy diet with less salt.
• Getting regular physical activity.
• Maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight if you're overweight or obese.
• Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink.

Control

• Maintain a healthy weight: Keeping a healthy weight, or losing weight if you're overweight or obese, can help you control your high blood pressure and lower your risk of related health problems.
• Eat healthily: Eat a heart-healthy diet, eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. In a nutshell, have a zero tolerance for fatty foods
• Increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure & manage stress. Engage in exercises.
• Reduce alcoholic intakes
• Avoid smoking
• Always have enough time to take a proper rest.

In Conclusion,  hypertension can be deadly if not well properly managed, importantly also check up with your doctor regularly.

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