In adults, managing healthy blood pressure requires a combination of accurate manual monitoring, sodium restriction, and understanding the impact of physical activity.
Blood pressure measures the force that blood places against the artery walls as it's pumped through the body. It's an indicator of how hard the heart is working to supply the body with blood and oxygen it needs. Blood pressure is recorded as a fraction, such as 120/80mmHg.
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If your blood pressure is too high you have a higher risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack or stroke. Keeping your blood pressure under control means eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, losing weight and managing stress.
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