Coping with HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

If the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is too high, it can cause serious problems

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Pressure is needed in the arteries to move oxygenated blood to all the organs, but if it's higher than required, it gradually increases the chance of developing many conditions.

The risk of hypertension increases with age, especially for those with a family history of high blood pressure. Hypertension is linked to having kidney diseases, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea, hormonal conditions like Cushing's syndrome, or taking some medications including steroids, oral contraceptives and certain herbal remedies. Lifestyle factors increasing your hypertension risk include eating a high-fat diet, a high-salt diet, being overweight or not exercising, as well as smoking or using certain recreational drugs, drinking too much alcohol or if you are persistently stressed.