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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

Hypertension at any age may accelerate cognitive decline

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  Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases . It is a major factor in heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and death. It is also a highly common risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. In China, there are more than 270 million patients with hypertension, that is to say, about one in every three adults has hypertension. In recent years, the number of adolescent patients with hypertension has also begun to show a high trend. So, will the impact of the onset age and duration of hypertension on cognitive function be different? Recently, researchers from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil published a paper entitled "hypertension, hypertension, and hypertension control association with decline in cognitive performance in the ELSA Brasil" in hypertension Cohort's research results show that both low-age hypertension and elderly hypertension can lead to different degrees of cognitive ability and memory decline, but the duration of the disease