Blood Pressure Health: Monitoring, Diet & Lifestyle Control

In adults, managing healthy blood pressure requires a combination of accurate manual monitoring, sodium restriction, and understanding the impact of physical activity.

Senior man measuring blood pressure

How to Understand Your Blood Pressure Numbers

Blood pressure refers to the force the fluid within the vascular system exerts on the walls of the vessels. Elevated blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and death. The higher blood pressure is above normal, the greater the risk.

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