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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

Summary of international hypertension guidelines 2020ISH

  Purpose of the guidelines To fulfill the mission of "improving the global burden of elevated blood pressure", the international society of hypertension (ISH) has developed a practical guideline for the management of hypertension for adults aged 18 and above. Referring to the latest guidelines published recently and strictly reviewed, the ISH Guidelines Committee has condensed the specific contents with evidence-based support and has customized two management standards of "basic standard" and "best standard" in practical form, so that clinicians, nursing staff, and community health workers can adopt them in the case of lack of resources or sufficient resources. The best standard refers to the evidence-based management standard stated in recent guidelines and summarized in this paper. The basic standard is set in consideration of the fact that the best standard is not always feasible. Therefore, the basic standard is actually the minimum standard. Since th