Which people are at greater risk of high blood pressure? Know easy tips to control it

News Topical, Digital Desk : In today's hectic life, people are facing many problems. Due to poor eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle, the problem of obesity is increasing among people, along with this the risk of diabetes and many heart related diseases also increases. Apart from this, the problem of high blood pressure is also one of them. But have you ever wondered why the problem of high blood pressure occurs?

Which people are more at risk? If you still do not know the answers to all these questions, then you must read this article. In this article, we will try to clear all your doubts. Along with this, we will also tell you the ways to prevent them. So let's know in detail without delay -

Cause of high BP?

Some medicines like depression medicines, nasal decongestants, hormonal contraceptive pills and painkillers can increase blood pressure. Apart from this, obesity, kidney disease, thyroid problems, sleep problems (sleep apnea), some tumors, metabolic syndrome also increase the risk of high BP. There can be many reasons for high blood pressure. You can change some reasons such as your daily habits, while some reasons cannot be changed.

These are the replaceable reasons

• Eating a diet that is too salty and too low in potassium
• overeating junk food
• drinking too much alcohol or caffeine
• Decreased workouts
• Lack of sleep or poor sleep
• being under a lot of stress
• Excessive use of drugs or narcotics such as cocaine

Irreversible reasons

• As age increases, the veins become thick and hard. This also increases the risk of blood pressure. Now the risk of high blood pressure has increased even in children due to obesity.
• If someone in the family has high blood pressure, then the risk is higher.
• During pregnancy, black women are more prone to a serious problem called pre-eclampsia. In this case too, blood pressure suddenly increases a lot.
• Men between the ages of 30 and 35 are at a higher risk of high blood pressure. But with increasing age, this problem is seen more in women.
• Women who have high blood pressure during pregnancy may also have this problem later on.

How to control high blood pressure?

• Eat foods low in salt and high in potassium (such as fruits and vegetables).
• Stay away from alcohol or cigarettes.
• Definitely do workout.
• Maintain your weight.
• Keep cholesterol and blood sugar levels under control.
• Reduce stress and keep your mind calm.
• Make sure to get good and complete sleep.

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