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Lifestyle modification is key to manage hypertension: Experts
Updated On: 17 May, 2023 12:17 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Hypertension is a common health problem worldwide and is often referred to as the `silent killer` because it usually does not cause noticeable symptoms. If left uncontrolled or untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, etc. On World Hypertension Day 2023, experts share tips to manage hypertension
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o avoid becoming a patient with high blood pressure, it is recommended to eat a healthy diet and avoid food items with excessive salt, while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Photo Courtesy: iStock
Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a common health condition among many today. It usually does not cause noticeable symptoms, yet a major reason behind a host of conditions that can also turn fatal, said health experts stressing the need for making lifestyle modifications to manage the condition.
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition characterised by elevated blood pressure in the arteries. Blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it throughout the body. It is usually expressed as two values: systolic pressure over diastolic pressure (e.g., 120/80 mmHg).
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