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HIGH BLOOD PRESSUREBlood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vesselwalls. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Highblood pressure (HBP) means the pressure in your arteries ishigher than it should be. Another name for high blood pressureis hypertension. Blood pressure is written as two numbers, suchas 112/78 mm Hg. The top (systolic) number is the pressurewhen the heart beats. The bottom (diastolic) number is thepressure when the heart rests between beats. Normal bloodpressure is below 120/80 mm Hg. If you’re an adult and yoursystolic pressure is 120 to 129, and your diastolic pressure is lessthan 80, you have elevated blood pressure. High blood pressureis a systolic pressure of 130 or higher or a diastolic pressure of 80or higher, that stays high over time.
Causes of high blood pressure include:• Smoking• Being overweight or obese• Lack of physical activity• Too much salt in the diet.• Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)• Stress• Older age• GeneticsSymptoms of high blood pressure may include:• Severe headache• Fatigue or confusion• Vision problems• Chest pain• Difficulty breathing• Irregular heartbeat• Blood in the urine• Pounding in your chest, neck, or earsWays to prevent high blood pressure:• Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline• Exercise regularly• Eat a healthy diet• Reduce sodium in your diet• Limit alcohol intake• Quit smoking• Cut back on caffeine• Reduce stress
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