High blood pressure is one of the major health problems common in adults, and the vascular system throughout our body is aging. For example, arteries becoming stiff can raise blood pressure. However, high blood pressure doesn't cause many signs of disease that you can see or feel, and many people may not even know they have high blood pressure. Therefore, we need to have a certain understanding of blood pressure and have the awareness of measuring blood pressure regularly.

Blood pressure is a measure of how hard your heart is pumping blood throughout your body. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg） and is presented in two values:

• Systolic – the pressure at which the heart pushes blood out 

• Diastolic – the pressure when the heart is resting between beats

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Heart Disease: High blood pressure reduces the elasticity of arteries, which reduces blood and oxygen flow to the heart and leads to heart disease. Heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked and the heart muscle begins to die without enough oxygen. It is worth mentioning that the longer the blood flow is blocked, the more damage to the heart. Heart failure means your heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to other organs. This is why high blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia in later life.

Stroke: High blood pressure can rupture or block arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the brain, leading to a stroke. Brain cells die without getting enough oxygen, leading to severe impairment of speech, movement, and other basic activities.

Kidney Disease: Hypertensive patients have renal salt and water regulation disorders, especially abnormalities in the renal renin-angiotensin system, thus increasing the risk of kidney disease (hypertensive nephropathy). Therefore, people with high blood pressure have a higher risk of developing kidney disease than people without high blood pressure.

As mentioned earlier, high blood pressure has a variety of symptoms and risks. Regular blood pressure measurement is particularly important. It can help us find out whether our blood pressure is normal at an early stage, and start to change our lifestyle to prevent high blood pressure. For hypertensive patients, regular blood pressure measurement can not only detect risks in time, but also monitor the effectiveness of blood pressure drugs and urge them to improve their living habits.

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A wide range of lifestyle changes can help to keep a healthy blood pressure.

Physical activity: Moderate exercise can reduce the risk of high blood pressure, and being overweight increases the risk of high blood pressure. Generally speaking, to maintain a healthy weight, you need to consume the same number of calories as you eat, and you can refer to your daily diet to set your goals. It's worth noting that if you have any untreated medical conditions, please consult your physician before starting an exercise program. Aim for a healthy weight.

Eat a healthy diet with less salt: A healthy diet can help to lower blood pressure. For example, vegetables, fruits, grains, protein, and dairy can lower blood pressure and are positive for the heart. And as you age and your body and blood pressure become more sensitive to salt (sodium), limiting the amount you eat each day would help.

Drink less alcohol: Drinking alcohol can affect your blood pressure, so reduce your alcohol intake to reduce your risk of high blood pressure.

Don't smoke: Smoking increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. If you smoke, please quit. The health benefits of quitting smoking can be seen at any age - Better be late than never.

Adequate and high-quality sleep: Getting enough sleep can effectively lower blood pressure. If you snore or sound like you stop breathing for a moment while you sleep, talk to your doctor and get his advice on how to improve sleep quality.