Nov 07, 2016 01:20 PM
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High blood pressure(or hypertension) is a blood pressure reading above 140/90 mmHg. A high reading puts you at risk for a number of serious health conditions, including stroke and heart disease.
Long-term high blood pressure has been shown to increase the likelihood of an individual developing cardiovascular disease. Other complications of high blood pressure include:
poor circulation
damage to the heart muscle and tissue
risk of heart attack
risk of stroke
Many cases of high blood pressure cannot be traced to a direct cause. However, the longer the blood pressure is high, the more dangerous the side effects of the diagnosis can become.
Fortunately, there are proactive measures beyond simply taking medication that you can take to lower your blood pressure. Making the right lifestyle choices also helps control blood pressure.
Try these tips to reduce your blood pressure — and maybe even lower your chance of developing heart disease.
