A number of facts about
blood pressure
You
may not know much about blood pressure. Your father or grandfather may have had
problems with blood pressure, but they have entered middle age. High blood
pressure (better known as hypertension) is a disease of the elderly.
High
blood pressure has never been found in people in their 20s, but it now appears
the case is different from before. Is not uncommon for men in the age of 30
have high blood pressure.
"The
fact that men have high blood pressure earlier and more than women,".
"That's probably because they consume more salt, although there are other
factors."
That
is why we need to know about blood pressure – what is blood pressure, what
number should we have and how to ensure they remain healthy. This is a fact.
What is blood pressure?
Blood
pressure, as expected, is pumping the blood vessel walls. If too high, its can
damage the arteries and even heart.
Men
who suffer from high blood pressure more than the women who suffer from high
blood pressure and more frequent in younger age. Overall, the BPA (Blood
Pressure Association) says that one in three adults in the UK has high
blood pressure and one of them did not know that they have it.
But
the situation could be worse than that. According to a recent survey by Lloyds
Pharmacy, feared 35% of those aged 16-34 have hypertension, and one of 20
people showed blood pressure of severe or very severe. Experts place the
highest results in people who like to consume alcohol and poor diet.
How do you know your blood have high pressure?
The
simple answer is quite difficult. Hypertension is one sneaky disease that tends
not cause symptoms until significant damage occurs.
Of
course you should check blood pressure at regular visits to the doctor. If you
have a figure, according to BPA, mean 120/80. If your blood pressure below 120 over
80 you have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure. If it is higher
than that, it is also higher risk.
If
you do not know what your blood pressure, at least you are aware of several
factors that cause high blood pressure. If you are overweight, drink lots of
alcohol, eating too much salt and too little eat fruits and vegetables, rarely
exercise, and then you are among those at risk for hypertension.
What problems do cause high blood pressure?
High
blood pressure is a major cause of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and
kidney disease. Obviously it is a cause of health problems, and as said,
usually you do not feel symptoms until damage occurs. That is why the disease
is referred to as 'hidden killer'.
"Approximately
62 000 deaths from stroke and heart attacks occur because of poor blood
pressure,"
Of
course if you were 30, you may not be at risk of heart attack. But you can just
keep it and develop a lifestyle that causes the rise in blood pressure during
the next few years.
There
are other things that need attention. Based on research specialist at the University of Athens
Greece,
men with high blood pressure, two and a half times more likely to suffer from
erectile dysfunction rather than men with normal blood pressure.
What can be done to treat high blood pressure?
First,
test immediately. BPA believes the man who has a family history of high blood
pressure, stroke or heart attack; they should check blood pressure regularly
since age 20.
Start
with an exercise routine (slowly, if you are long out of practice), eating a
healthy diet and reduce alcohol.
Salt
is a major factor in high blood pressure so less salt in cooking. But the real
culprits i.e. fast food, eating out and take-away food, and processed foods.
All food until breakfast
cereals found high levels of salt, so it's wise to check the salt content
before buying it.
Some
doctors say that anger can lead to high blood pressure, particularly hidden
anger. If you often feel angry, but hide your anger, you have a risk for high
blood pressure.
So,
if you feel frustrated on a weekday, go treadmill or take a roll and beat
boxing in the garage, it is more healthful.
Low blood pressure
For
every yin there is. But in this case, the opposite of hypertension -
hypotension - are rarely found so any need to worry.
Sometimes
blood pressure can fall to the lowest point; if this happens see a doctor
immediately. However, the frequent low blood pressure is good for health,
because the lower your blood pressure, the lower the risk of stroke or heart
attack.
Move
If
you are worried about your blood pressure, see your doctor. But if you were a
young man, there's good news for you: do all the things that give you more
energy all the things that excited it will stabilize your blood pressure.
This
means that the silent killer can not damage your body.