Factors under their control

Watch your diet. The salt (sodium), which increases blood pressure in some cases, particularly harmful to diabetics, those with severe hypertension, the elderly and some blacks. Excess fat in the blood promotes the formation of cholesterol deposits on the inner walls of blood vessels (atherosclerosis), reducing their size and increases the pressure. About 30% exceed their ideal weight are more likely to suffer hypertension. Several papers show that in some cases, the contribution of potassium and calcium may decrease.

Smoking has been linked with a high risk of atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart attack or stroke. Thus, the combination of snuff and hypertension can result in various cardiac conditions. Although not all researchers share the same opinion, caffeine (in coffee, tea and cola drinks) as well as emotional and physical stress can also aggravate hypertension. Scientists also know that excessive or habitual consumption of alcohol and a sedentary lifestyle often raise blood pressure.

Healthy Habits

It would be a mistake to expect to suffer from hypertension to start taking protective measures. From the youth should follow a healthy lifestyle. The care of this will translate into a better quality of life in the future.

Third Brazilian Congress on Hypertension indicated changes in lifestyle that promote the reduction of blood pressure and that will be useful even to those who do not suffer from the disorder.

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