Many people are plagued with high blood pressure. Hypertension is not just a problem of the elderly. Younger people can have high blood pressue too. In many cases, medication is required to keep it under control but there are a few lifestyle habits that can also help.
We’ve all heard about how holding and stroking a pet can lower blood pressure. Well now there is evidence from researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine that music relaxes the inner lining of the arteries, opening them more widely so that blood can circulate more efficiently. It seems that, specifically, upbeat music works best and that stressful music has the opposite effect.
Generally it is recommended to keep blood pressure under 120/80 to prevent stroke and heart disease. Since many people with high blood pressure don’t even know it, it is recommended to get a reading occasionally. Even those machines in stores will give some idea of how your blood pressure stands.
Eating a balanced diet low in saturated fats and transfats, getting regular exercise, getting plenty of sleep, and controlling stress with methods such as listening to upbeat music and giving your dog a relaxing massage are all natural measures to help keep blood pressure levels healthy, but patients should continue to take any medication prescribed by their doctor.
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