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01:-Hypertension
on the high? Here are top 10 tips to get it down and keep it down. Desk
jobs, lack of exercise and eating salty fast foods have contributed to
the problem, even among the young. If your level is consistently at or
above 140mmHg/ 90mmHg (referred to as 140 over 90). The 140 figure is
the systolic pressure — the pressure reached when the heart forces the
blood around the body — and 90 is the diastolic pressure — the lowest
pressure that occurs between heartbeats when the heart relaxes.
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02:-Go for a weekly jog:
Jogging for just an hour a week can increase your life expectancy by
six years. Researchers believe jogging delivers multiple health
benefits, improving oxygen uptake and lowering blood pressure, as well
as many more benefits. However, any physical activity can help lower
blood pressure by strengthening the heart so it can pump more blood with
less effort, thereby decreasing the force on the arteries.
03:-Enjoy yoghurt: Just
one small pot a day can reduce your chances of developing high blood
pressure by a third. Scientists think naturally occurring calcium can
make blood vessels more supple, enabling them to expand slightly and
keep pressure low. (Thinkstock Photos/ Getty Images) 
04:-Go bananas: Eating
potassium-rich foods, such as bananas, and reducing salt intake could
save thousands of lives every year. Potassium is an important mineral
that controls the balance of fluids in the body and helps to lower blood
pressure. Making sure you eat five. (Thinkstock Photos/ Getty Images) 
05:-Lose weight: Research
has shown that dropping just a few kilos can have a substantial impact
on your blood pressure. Excess weight makes your heart work harder and
this strain can lead to high blood pressure. (Thinkstock Photos/ Getty
Images)
