Causes
This natural process causes the blood vessels to lose elasticity, often leading to increased blood pressure as people get older
Age
This lifestyle factor, including high salt and fat intake, is a major contributor to hypertension
Unhealthy diet
The opposite of a unhealthy diet
Healthy diet
This is a common symptom of hypertension, especially in severe cases, often causing discomfort at the back of the head
Headaches
This treatment involves improving physical activity and adopting a healthy diet to lower blood pressure naturally
Life style changes
Long-term periods of this feeling can keep blood pressure elevated and increase the risk of hypertension
Chronic Stress
A lack of this can lead to weight gain and is a major risk factor for hypertension
Physical Inactivity
Doing this for at least 30 minutes most days of the week helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension
Physical activity
Changes in vision, such as blurred sight, can happen due to damage to the blood vessels in the eyes caused by high blood pressure
Blurred Vision
Reducing sodium consumption is a key dietary change that can significantly lower blood pressure
Limiting Salt Intake
This natural trait makes some people more vulnerable to high blood pressure when they consume excess salt
This condition, often caused by overeating and inactivity, puts extra strain on the heart and increases the risk of hypertension
Obesity
Reducing your intake of these substances can help prevent spikes in blood pressure and lower your risk of hypertension
Limiting drug and alcohol consumption
Breathing difficulties can result from hypertension leading to fluid buildup in the lungs or heart failure
Shortness of Breath
These medications, like ACE inhibitors or diuretics, are prescribed to help manage and lower high blood pressure
Medications
Changes in these body regulators, such as during menopause or thyroid disorders, can contribute to higher blood pressure
Hormonal Changes
Drinking too much of this substance regularly can raise blood pressure and damage the heart over time
Excessive alcohol consumption
Doing this with your rest and emotional well-being can help maintain healthy blood pressure levels
Managing stress/sleep
Feeling faint or dizzy can occur when blood pressure becomes dangerously high
Dizziness
Techniques such as meditation or yoga are recommended for reducing stress, which can help control high blood pressure
Stress Management
When these organs are damaged and unable to function properly, they can cause high blood pressure by affecting fluid and sodium balance
Kidney problems
Having close relatives with hypertension increases your risk due to this non-modifiable factor
Heredity/Genetics
Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise can help prevent this condition
Maintaining weight
Severe hypertension can strain the heart, causing chest pain or a feeling of pressure in the chest
Chest pain
Losing excess weight is one of the most effective ways to lower blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health
Weight Loss