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The 10 warning signs of high blood pressure - and what to do about it


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Published in Health and Fitness on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 1:23 GMT by The Daily Telegraph   Print publication without navigation

  • Obesity has been shown to cause somewhere between 65 and 78 per cent of all cases of primary hypertension - where blood pressure is dangerously high with no clear reason why, rather than being directly caused by another health condition such as sleep ...

The article from The Telegraph discusses the various reasons behind high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It explains that while the exact cause of high blood pressure is often unknown, several factors contribute to its development. These include genetics, where a family history of hypertension increases risk; lifestyle choices like excessive salt intake, lack of physical activity, and alcohol consumption; and underlying health conditions such as kidney disease or hormonal disorders like hyperaldosteronism. The piece also touches on how stress, age, and ethnicity play roles, with black individuals having a higher prevalence of hypertension. Additionally, it highlights the importance of regular monitoring and lifestyle modifications to manage or prevent high blood pressure, emphasizing that even without a clear cause, many cases can be controlled through diet, exercise, and sometimes medication.

Read the Full The Daily Telegraph Article at:
[ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/conditions/heart-health/why-blood-pressure-high/ ]

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