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Top 6 Proven Strategies for Daily High Blood Pressure Management

  Introduction Managing high blood pressure is crucial for maintaining long-term health, especially for those at risk of heart disease. Here, we explore six vital daily practices that can significantly influence your blood pressure levels. 1. Eliminate Smoking Smoking increases blood pressure temporarily, and habitual smoking can lead to sustained hypertension. Avoid all forms of tobacco, including smokeless products, to reduce health risks and manage blood pressure more effectively. 2. Maintain a Healthy Weight Being overweight often correlates with higher blood pressure. Shedding even a moderate amount of weight can have a significant impact on your blood pressure levels. Aim for a balanced diet and regular physical activity for gradual and sustainable weight loss. 3. Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, and low-fat dairy can help lower blood pressure. Limit salt intake, as it's a known contributor to hypertension. Consider the DAS

Blood pressure control in the morning

 Core tip: according to Professor Liu Lisheng, there is a circadian rhythm in blood pressure, which is intrinsically related to the body's biological clock. In the vast majority of hypertensive people with normal blood pressure and no complications, the blood pressure decreased during sleep at night, which was the lowest at about two or three o'clock in the morning. Blood pressure rises rapidly before waking up in the morning and reaches or approaches the peak in the first few hours after waking up (about 6-9 AM). The current blood pressure control rate in China is only 6.1%, which means that nearly 94% of patients with hypertension can not safely spend a day when their blood pressure is continuously and stably controlled, and the compliance rate of 24-hour blood pressure control is directly related to the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In the morning of the day, Professor Liu Lisheng stressed that the "morning blood pressure" should be paid