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| Dark Chocolate by Simon A. Eugster from Wikipedia Common |
High blood pressure is no longer an illness affecting the
older segment of our population due to the added pressure put on the younger
generation and the change in our daily diet. High blood pressure, also known as
hypertension, is when your blood pressure is 140/90 mmhg or more for a
sustained period of time. The symptoms you may experience with hypertension
include headaches, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, nosebleeds,
breathlessness and palpitations.
Common Causes of
High Blood Pressure
- Obesity causes the heart to work harder increasing your blood pressure.
- Excessive salt in snacks and food will impair nitric oxide in your body, nitric oxide regulates blood pressure by dilating arteries which improves blood flow.
- Smoking is another cause of hypertension which narrows your arteries thus increasing your blood pressure.
