Blood Pressure Basics
The medical term for high blood pressure
Hypertension
Stress, smoking, and being overweight are examples of what risk factors
Risk factors you can change
High blood pressure is also called this because it has no clear symptoms
Silent killer
Activities like walking or swimming that help to reduce blood pressure
Exercise
A normal blood pressure reading
120/80
Eating too much of this seasoning can increase blood pressure
Salt
High blood pressure can make this organ work harder over time
Heart
Foods like spinach and apples that help reduce blood pressure
Fruits & vegetables
The top number in a blood pressure reading
Systolic
Drinking too much of this can lead to high blood pressure
Alcohol