CAUSES, TREATING AND PREVENTING HYPERTENSION 

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How Does Hypertension Come

How Does Hypertension Come

You can maintain your blood pressure by doing enough exercises like running ,doing sit ups etc. but if you do not do enough exercise, it can make your heart weak.

Stress

Feeling stressed out can  make your blood  pressure rise. If you are always stressed, it can lead to long term high blood pressure.

Family Background

If your parents or relatives have hypertension, you might have a higher chance of getting it too.

Being Very Fat

If you have a lot of fat, your heart, works harder, leading to hypertension.

Treating Hypertension

Relax and Reduce Stress

Find ways to relax ,like deep inhaling or spending time with family ,relatives and . it is okay have some fun.

Take Medicine

If a doctor gives you medicine for hypertension, take it exactly as they tell you. 

Eat Healthy

Eat lots of fruits, greens and lean meats. Try to  avoid bad food stuffs. 

Exercise Daily

Play outside, ride your bike , swim ,or join a sport team . Try to be active at least for 30 minutes a day.

HOW CAN YOU PREVENT HYPERTENSION

Manage Stress

Use good ways to control stress e.g. communicating to the right friends or doing deep breathing.

Feeding on a Healthy Diet

Eat a variety of healthy foods, including lots of fruits and greens. Don’t eat too much sugar and unhealthy fats.

Use Less Salt

Try to eat less salty foods and snacks. Check the food title to find content talking about the salt contained in the product. 

Don't Smoke

Don’t go to places where people are smoking .If you’re the right age to smoke, be careful not to smoke too much. AVOID SMOKING, if you are already doing so try to quit.

Having a Reasonable Body Weight

Eating healthy food and exercising will help you to maintain a reasonable body weight.

Conclusion

Having hypertension is not good, but if you have it you can control it by making the right decisions. Eat well, don’t smoke too much and care for your body by doing these things you will maintain your blood pressure.

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