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Top 6 Proven Strategies for Daily High Blood Pressure Management

  Introduction Managing high blood pressure is crucial for maintaining long-term health, especially for those at risk of heart disease. Here, we explore six vital daily practices that can significantly influence your blood pressure levels. 1. Eliminate Smoking Smoking increases blood pressure temporarily, and habitual smoking can lead to sustained hypertension. Avoid all forms of tobacco, including smokeless products, to reduce health risks and manage blood pressure more effectively. 2. Maintain a Healthy Weight Being overweight often correlates with higher blood pressure. Shedding even a moderate amount of weight can have a significant impact on your blood pressure levels. Aim for a balanced diet and regular physical activity for gradual and sustainable weight loss. 3. Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, and low-fat dairy can help lower blood pressure. Limit salt intake, as it's a known contributor to hypertension. Consider the DAS...

20 years of hypertension? Three patients died of hypertension

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  Core tip: 20 years of hypertension? 3 cases died of hypertension, 1 common point, early knowledge, and early benefit Do you really know about hypertension? Nowadays, the prevalence of hypertension in China is high, but the awareness rate, treatment rate, and control rate are generally low. According to statistics, the number of hypertension patients in China has reached 245 million, but the awareness rate of hypertension is less than 50%, the treatment rate is 40.7%, and the control rate is only 15.3%. In other words, hypertension "do not know" and "no self-control" phenomenon is widespread. What is the harm of hypertension? That's the complication! Hypertension can cause persistent damage to the heart, kidney, brain, blood vessels, and other tissues and organs, induce cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, coronary heart disease, heart failure, myocardial infarction, renal insufficiency, and other complications, reduce the quality of life of patients, sho...