Getting your hypertension under control | Arab News

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Millions of people worldwide are either overweight or obese. It seems as though many people in modern societies are living a life that leads to high blood pressure or hypertension. However, as people age, the situation gets worse. Nearly half of all old aged people have hypertension.

 This disease makes people more prone to strokes, three times more likely to have a heart attack, and two to three times more likely to experience a heart failure.


Studies indicate that it is because of the types of foods that are consumed; such as foods that are high in fat, especially saturated fats can cause hypertension. In addition to that, using a lot of salt has also been linked to high blood pressure. Yet, lack of exercise and obesity are also among the causes of hypertension........

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Getting your hypertension under control | Arab News