It happens when there is an excessive long-term force of blood applied to the artery walls leading to heart diseases
The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries are, the higher the pressure will be
Initially, high blood pressure has no noticeable symptoms and thus often goes undiagnosed
While one has to consult a doctor and take medication to lower their blood pressure, there are many other things that can be done to keep blood pressure in controlIn fact, there is one exercise that can help lower blood pressure instantly
As per a report, isometric handgrip strengtheners can lower down blood pressure quickly
But one must consult their doctor before making the exercise a part of the routine to avoid hypertensive crisis, a condition characterised by the rapid rise in the blood pressure to very high levels
High blood pressure is also called a silent killer that affects millions worldwide
Hypertension is divided into two categories - primary high blood pressure and secondary high blood pressureThe primary high blood pressure category is a condition caused by non-specific genetic or lifestyle factors, which accounts for 90-95 per cent of the casesThe secondary high blood pressure category accounts for five to 10 per cent of the casesGet your blood pressure checked regularly to get the diagnosis and treatment as soon as it kicks inExercise, maintain your weight and cholesterol levels to maintain normal blood pressure
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