New medical guidelines lower the threshold for high blood pressure
Hypertension is now categorized as having a blood pressure of 130/80 millimeters of mercury or higher, while normal blood pressure is categorized as a blood pressure of 120/80 millimeters of mercury.
With such lowered cut offs, many would fall in hypertensive range
The best way to control BP is by making lifestyle changes:
Lose weight or maintain healthy weight.
Increase physical activity.
Lower salt intake to less than 2g per day.
Reduce intake of processed, ready to eat foods
Limit caffeine.
Limit alcohol.
Stop smoking.
Reduce stress, meditate 15mins a day
Here’s why blood pressure matters so much: as we age, it tends to rise and slowly damage blood vessels, increasing risks for heart attack, stroke, kidney damage and other health problems. “It doesn’t mean you need medication, but it’s a yellow light that you need to start working on your blood pressure.”
The guidelines “have the potential of improving the health of millions.”
Source :-https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320074.php
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