New Delhi: High blood pressure is becoming a common health issue in today's fast life. Most people believe that they can avoid this disease only by reducing the intake of salt, but the truth is that just reducing the amount of salt does not work. Many other bad habits are also responsible for high blood pressure, ignoring which can prove to be harmful for your health. Let us know about those five habits which are very important to change.
Lack of physical activity
If you sit for hours and do not take time for exercise or walking, then this habit can slowly raise your blood pressure. Daily physical activity such as brisk walking, cycling or yoga controls blood pressure. A minimum of 30 minutes of daily activity keeps the heart healthy.
Eating more processed and junk food
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The salt, sugar, and trans fats in fast foods and packed food hurt your body. These ingredients are very helpful in raising blood pressure. If you are really concerned about your health, then opt for fresh and balanced home-made food only.
Neglecting sleep
Lack of it, and proper sleep is also a direct reason for high blood pressure. 7 to 8 hours of sleep should be taken daily so that both body and mind can rest properly. Disturbances in sleep release stress hormones, which raise the blood pressure.
Excessive stress
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Excessive worrying, exposure to work stress or stress at home also welcomes high blood pressure. Meditation, deep breathing, music therapy reduce stress.
Excessive drinking and smoking
Smoking constricts blood vessels, reducing the flow of blood and causing blood pressure to rise. Heavy drinking also puts extra workload on the heart. Quitting these habits is crucial to prevent high blood pressure.
