Treating Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, is a serious condition that often results from other conditions, but can cause a host of problems and lead to illness. The most common causes of hypertension include obesity, genetics, and age. If hypertension remains untreated, it can increase the risk factors for strokes and heart attacks. To reduce hypertension, there are a number of treatments. First of all, if you are obese, it’s best to start working towards getting in shape with a diet and exercise regimen. There are also various supplements and drugs that can be taken to reduce high blood pressure.
In general, healthy blood pressure is considered to be about 115 systolic and 75 diastolic, often represented as 115/75. Risks for people more than 10 points above either of these ranges are significant, and increase exponentially.