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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

PLoS Med: metabolic surgery helps to treat hypertension

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 September 17, 2020 / BIOON / - - metabolic surgery, such as gastric bypass grafting and gastric sleeve surgery, not only effectively treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, but also benefit obese patients with high blood pressure, according to a new study led by Erik Stenberg of erebro University, and can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. The results were published in the recent journal PLoS Medicine. Hypertension , especially when combined with morbid obesity, is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Metabolic surgery has been shown to reduce the risk of many diseases commonly associated with obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and sleep apnea, but it is not clear whether surgery is also effective in treating hypertension. To assess whether metabolic surgery is beneficial for obese and hypertensive patients, the researchers compared two groups of people with these diseases: one group had metabolic surgery, while the control group did not. In