High Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood on the blood vessels’ walls refers to blood pressure. Moreover, blood pressure is one of the vital signs. Meanwhile, increase in blood pressure or high blood pressure is a condition that usually leads to serious conditions including heart failure, stroke, coronary heart disease, kidney failure, as well as other health problems. Normally, blood pressure is around 120/80 mmHg. Although blood pressure tends to rise with age, it is important to maintain a normal blood pressure and this can be achieved through proper diet (low fat and law salt), regular exercise program, cessation of smoking, and other healthy lifestyle habits.
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