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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 may be associated with increased risk of death from covid-19 infection

 Recently, in a study published in the European Heart Journal, scientists from Xijing Hospital and other institutions found that compared with patients without hypertension, hypertensive patients had twice the risk of death from covid-19 infection . In addition, hypertension patients who did not take drugs to control blood pressure might have a higher risk of death due to covid-19 infection. In this paper, the data of 2866 patients admitted to Wuhan huoshenshan hospital from February 5 to March 15, 2020 were analyzed. Among them, 850 patients (29.5%) had a history of hypertension According to Professor Fei, 34 (4%) of 850 hypertensive patients died of covid-19 infection, while 22 (1.1%) of 2027 non hypertensive patients died of covid-19 infection. After adjusting for factors such as age, gender and other medical conditions, the researchers found that hypertensive patients had a 2.12 times higher risk of dying from covid-19 than non hypertensive patients. Among the non treated hypertens