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About Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is determined
by two numbers,(systolic) measures the blood pressure against the walls
of the arteries and veins when the heart is pumping. Diastolic measures
the same pressure when the heart is at rest in between pumps. Normal
blood pressure should be at or under 120/80. It is estimated that one
in every three people have high blood pressure. 33% of those who have
high blood pressure experience no symptom and don't know they have high
blood pressure. If high blood pressure is not managed properly it may
promote risks of heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, heart disease
and other health risks.
Cause of High Blood Pressure
Many
things can be linked to high blood pressure including age, gender and
lifestyle. Some may be more prone to high blood pressure but it is
important to note that anyone can develop high blood pressure. The
liver converts fats into cholesterol. Bad cholesterol (LDL) has been
known to clog up arteries and veins resulting in high blood pressure.
96% of the red blood cell is water. If we become dehydrated the blood
may thicken causing high blood pressure. Stress and anxiety may cause a
production of hormones that may raise heart rate and cause high blood
pressure. If the body can't eliminate toxins properly then toxins may
accumulate in the blood stream causing high blood pressure.
Facts and Statistics about Hypertension
- By Denice Moffat, Dr.
- Published 08/3/2007
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Called the silent killer, hypertension is defined as any pressure greater than 150/90. It causes 60,000 deaths/year and is directly related to more than 250,000 deaths from stroke. Greater than 60 million people in the United States over the age of 65 have high blood pressure. 
U.S. Blood Pressure Rates Rise Dangerously
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 09/8/2004
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Almost a third of all adults in the country suffer from high blood pressure today, a dramatic rise over the past decade, reversing a positive trend a generation ago, according to a recent study. Recent numbers are startling: Some 65 million adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure today versus 50 million 10 years ago.
Even Dropping a Few Pounds Good for Blood Pressure
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 01/21/2001
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For the millions of Americans who are overweight, new research provides one more reason to resolve to shed a few pounds in the new year. Even modest weight loss can lead to long-term reduction in blood pressure.
