Updated Mar 15, 2021 | 13:33 IST
There are two types of hypertension, namely primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. Several factors such as lifestyle, genes, and environment lead to the development of hypertension. How to control hypertension: Lowering blood pressure with lifestyle changes | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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Unchecked hypertension in the long term may also lead to conditions such as dementia
Here is how your lifestyle can affect high blood pressure
New Delhi: Hypertension is a condition that is marked by an elevation in blood pressure levels in the body. It is also known as high blood pressure. People suffering from hypertension may experience headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain after which they must be provided immediate medical attention. There are two types of hypertension, namely primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. Several factors such as lifestyle, genes, and enviro
Updated Mar 12, 2021 | 19:18 IST
Take charge of your body and health. Choose long-term health over short-term satiation of food fancies. Defeat High BP by eating right. Processed food laden with salt and trans fats is a big no-no if you want to maintain normal BP and healthy heart. | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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Doctors often warn us that we must watch out for some conditions or diseases that set in mostly due to our lifestyle choices.
Sedentary lifestyle, consuming the wrong foods and stress can give us diabetes and high BP.
Some foods can increase our chances of high BP and affect our vital organs too.